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This must be the season for epiphanies. “We need He took a deep breath and spoke calmly, accelerating to cultivate a new sense of unity in this country,” to roughly five words per minute: “Maybe it’s a sign Kevin Rudd said last week. Yeah, right. That’s like to alert you to the extreme multiplicity of beings the former Italian prime minster Silvio Berlusconi and things. When we’re rushing we lose sight of the saying we need to cultivate family values. There are profound unity of the universe.” moments of profound stupidity that actually seem to

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Think for a moment about the high diver standing alone at the end of the diving board wearing nothing but a scrap of Lycra to camouflage their personal fears.

The degree of difficulty is announced – a half pike with a twist, triple somersault, degree of difficulty 6.2. We know how hard this dive is going to be.

If only some one could map out the future for Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard with all its twists and turns and degrees of difficulty and make that announcement before caucus jumps. Then they might make a decision that’s more about us than them – and prevent further pear-shaped outcomes.

In the days ahead, be sure your swimsuit is made of two-way stretch Lycra so you’re covered on all fronts. \ boomboom@rachelberger.com

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“you can have your opinion, that’s fair enough, but don’t expect me not to have one of my own.”

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t’s Valentine’s Day in Melbourne, and Harry Kewell is wandering around with his shirt off. But before we venture any further into Mills & Boon territory, let us point out the duffel coat he’s been wearing, and the heat boiling off the shimmering tarmac; such is the lot of winter fashion shoots in the middle of summer.

Kewell has come from training with Melbourne Victory to a photo session at Lindsay Fox’s private aircraft hangar in Essendon. There are jets and helicopters in triplicate, and enough classic cars to send Jeremy Clarkson into cardiac arrest.

Orbiting Kewell is a parliament of photographers and public relations personnel, intently debating angles and lighting.

Designers stick pins into his clothes, and his new agent watches from the sidelines. All of them say how lovely he is, how patient, how professional.

A request for an autograph from one of the ground crew is taken with similar gravity; Kewell checks the spelling of the recipient’s name twice before committing pen to paper. This is work, and Kewell takes his work very seriously.

That’s not to say he doesn’t like to play a bit – when a Porsche needs to be moved, Kewell jumps into the driver’s seat, reversing close enough to a helicopter to elicit gasps. Later he peers through a window at a vintage Mercedes-Benz 300SL gullwing, eyes alight.

The papers on the day contained an unexpected valentine, with Australian national team coach Holger Osieck saying that he still considers Kewell an important part of the squad.

When asked, Kewell says he hasn’t heard the news; perhaps he is being cautious, given that Osieck tiptoed around confirming whether he would go to the 2014 World Cup. Still, he makes the correct noises: he “respects his manager”, “what he says goes” and “whatever he decides is the best thing for the national team”. It’s all very practised. Mentioning the next World Cup gets the first flicker of emotion – Kewell says it is very much a target. Is it more so after the disappointment of getting sent off in a 1-1 draw with Ghana at the last World Cup in South Africa?

“Cheers,” he says, rolling his eyes. “Thanks for bringing that up.” His reaction is halfway between amusement and long-held exasperation, but he responds approvingly to an expression of empathy. “I think everyone felt for me! Don’t get me wrong, it was 100 per cent a penalty. They say you’re stopping a goal but unless I detached my arm there’s no way I could have moved out of the way. I thought the sending-off was a bit harsh.”

Kewell has found Melbourne rather more pleasant: “It’s not a bad place to come and bring your family.” The Kewell clan (wife Sheree, son Taylor, 11, daughters Ruby, 9, and Matilda, 4, as well as baby Dolly, born last month) are in Melbourne; the children are being home-schooled for now but will eventually return to their education in Britain, which is still home.

Maybe Kewell has been away for so long that it will take a while for him to settle in Australia – and if it’s still a bit surreal, the feeling is mutual. Towards the end of the shoot, a gentleman pops his head around the half-closed hangar doors to deliver the perfect question. “Are you done with the jets?” he asks. It’s been that kind of day.

Harold Kewell was born in the Sydney suburb of Smithfield on September 22, 1978. In the mid-’90s, Kewell and his future international teammate Brett Emerton travelled to Leeds for trials. While both had potential enough to impress selectors, only Kewell had the passport – courtesy of his English father – that would allow him to remain.

Kewell made his Leeds United debut as a skinny 17-year-old, swimming in the baggy jerseys that were then footballing haute couture. Video has immortalised the mop of hair, and the touch of innocence lent by the pure-white Leeds kit.

In person, Kewell looks a little shorter than he does on the pitch; a bit older, a bit more tanned, boyish good looks under a careful coiffure. There’s a sense of coiled energy to him, as if he’s liable to burst into a sprint at any minute. His accent is a hybrid, his answers a combination of honesty and the wiles accrued from almost 20 years of facing reporters.

He’s been impressed by the quality of the A-League (“It’s actually quite hard”), but he’s not keen on reinvention a la 38-year-old Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs, now

playing in a more withdrawn role after bombing down the wing in his youth. Kewell says that if he weren’t playing at his peak, he wouldn’t be playing at all.

“A lot of people are saying that now – why don’t you drop back, do this, do that – well, no. I still enjoy going forward. I still feel I’ve got pace. I still feel I’ve got the determination to get up and score goals, and the day that I drop back will be the day … for me to step out of the game,” he says.

“It will be a hard decision when the time comes, and I’ve had my share of football. But I will know.” He stops for a second, then bursts out laughing. “I probably won’t, actually. I’ll probably get told.”

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ewell has been rather candid about his performances this season, rating himself 3½ out of 10 in a recent interview with the Herald Sun. “I can’t turn around and give myself a seven or an eight … there’s no way that you can win that question,” he says.

“It might seem like I was a little bit harsh on myself, but that’s how I view my football at the moment. It’s not as if Melbourne Victory are sitting on top of the table, and it’s not as if I have 20 goals in my back pocket.”

The Victory’s less-than-sparkling form has already seen the dismissal of coach Mehmet Durakovic, with former Ipswich Town manager Jim Magilton stepping in. It wasn’t supposed to be like this – the 2011-12 season kicked off with a new head coach, a new star player, and a new rivalry; in a nicely synchronistic touch, Kewell had returned to the A-League at the same time as Emerton, who plays for Sydney FC. But Kewell’s homecoming wasn’t smooth. Negotiations went on and on – first he was back, then he wasn’t, then he was, but for a price. There is a clause in Kewell’s contract that sees him receive 80 per cent of the revenue earned by attendances of more than 22,000 people.

The deal has its detractors and defenders. On one hand, it

has a rather mercenary whiff to it; on the other, as Professional Footballers Australia president and former Melbourne Heart captain Simon Colosimo has pointed out, surely Kewell was entitled to explore any financial opportunities available given that the Victory and Football Federation Australia would be doing precisely the same thing from his presence in the A-League. Was Kewell privy to these negotiations?

“Look,” he says, cutting off the question. “My contract at the moment is messed up. I have a new company now looking after me, and we’re sorting through the mess that has been done.”

Kewell says he was on holiday during the initial discussions – “I don’t even think I knew what was happening” – and that he is now sitting down with his representatives and Melbourne Victory to come to a new agreement.

He also says it’s still too soon to discuss Bernie Mandic, the agent who had been with him since the start of his career.

Mandic and Kewell parted ways in November last year; Mandic was a larger-than-life figure who often featured prominently in profiles of Kewell, and courted controversy in his pursuit of lucrative deals.

Mandic’s tight control over all things Kewell may also have contributed to a feeling that Kewell wasn’t easily accessible, particularly at the peak of his career in Europe. This is hard, of course, because of the national obsession with Kewell. He is one of the greatest Australian footballers; few others have combined pace, trickery and vision with the sort of shot selection of which Roger Federer would be proud.

But throughout his career, from Leeds to Liverpool to Galatasaray, Kewell has not so much been plagued by injury as he has been haunted by it – a stubborn, recurring sort of spectre, resistant to exorcism. Besides the knocks, niggles and groin strains, there’s also the auto-immune hepatitis that he has managed for a decade. Kewell says it has been his decision to keep quiet on matters regarding his health. “There’s a lot of stuff coming out about my body and all that, and I don’t think it’s anyone else’s business. It’s private. You’d never hear from me about that because I don’t want excuses,” he says.

Has this contributed to questions over his commitment, questions that have resulted in a couple of prominent disputes with journalists? Kewell says that anyone who has ever played with him or managed him will have no cause to question his dedication.

“I was fortunate enough to go to England where you learn that the press, as much influence as they have, don’t really determine if you play on the weekend or not. They try, but if you have a strong manager, it doesn’t really matter,” he says.

“You’ve got to take it with a pinch of salt. Every now and again you have to react because someone has been out of order.

You can have your opinion, that’s fair enough, but don’t expect me not to have one of my own.”

The great Argentine striker Gabriel Batistuta once said that he is not interested in football – he only plays it. It’s not just a job for Kewell, but he reveals a similarly dispassionate streak.

“I love watching highlights. I’m not a massive fan of watching 90-minute games unless it’s an amazing game. I sit there and it’s not that I get bored, I always watch it and go away and then a goal happens. And tricks. I love tricks,” he says.

“You have to switch off. It’s like any job – when you take your work home you’re going to cause problems.”

While he hasn’t quite decided what he wants to do when he retires, Kewell is working on something that he says will have a lasting effect on Australian football. He is reticent about further details, but says it has something to do with youth development. Is this a plan to leave some sort of legacy? How does he want to be remembered?

“I don’t really care,” Kewell says. “I’m not really bothered about being remembered.” And then there are more photographs to be taken. \ hraj@theweeklyreview.com.au » www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbournevictory » www.politix.com.au we welcome your feedback @ www.theweeklyreview.com.au/cover-story\

Training, planes and automobiles – it’s all just work for Harry Kewell. HARI RAJ reports.

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My View

\ Katrina Hall tHinKs it all just goes on and on …

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ometimes, I feel like I’m having the same conversations comes from, while people who live with a house full of others rush with the same people, over and over again. through the day without saying a meaningful thing to each other).

With the mums at school: oh yes, they’re exhausted, To my sister: could you possibly ring mum today? I have aren’t they? Hoovering down the food at the moment. (No, meetings all day, and she is getting her hair done/shopping you can’t go to the playground, we need to go to the dentist/ delivered/results from doctor. dancing/circus/vet). Yes, the holidays went too quickly/were far Sister to me: oh hi, I know it’s late but I’m just on the deck too long/did my head in. Yes, I can take him/her after school on having Champagne with (insert name of new best friend). I know Wednesday night. (Please go and pick up your school bag from we’re an hour behind so sorry if I woke you, but I just had to tell the classroom/oval/bin, we’re running late). No, we’re not doing you (insert hilarious story or piece of gossip). Haven’t rung mum dancing this year. Yes, I’ll help with the fete. No, I can’t do the yet, been far too busy. trivia night. Yes, I’ll do Pilates. Text me, let’s have coffee.

To the kids: time to go to bed. Time to wake up. Time To my mates: can’t do dinner on the 16th, but what to get dressed. Time to eat. Time to do homework. about the 24th, 29th, 4th or 8th? OK so if you can’t do Time to have a bath. No, you can’t have a sleepover on a What Mons, Tues and Weds, what about Thurs, Frids and school night. Turn off the TV. Turn off my happens on Sats? Can’t he take the kids to soccer? No, that won’t computer. Turn off the stove. Time to go Wednesday work, it’s his night out/kid’s birthday/a stupid idea. Can to bed. again? someone suggest some dates in May? If not, I’m free Husband to me: I’m just about to some time next year. cook bolognaise and there are no To myself: what day is it? And if it’s Wednesday, then tinned tomatoes in the pantry. What what happens on Wednesday again? do I do? Me to the husband: If I was To work: I can’t open that file, can you re-send in an earlier you, I’d go to the shop and buy some. Did you version of Word, circa 2002? forget Thursday was piano night and our turn To mum: yes, really, oh I didn’t know that, which doctor today to drive? We need milk. What time will you be then, yes, yes, yes, I know, really, yes, oh that sounds nice, yes, home tomorrow, I have a late meeting. What do yes, really, yes, really, busy, busy, yes, oh that’s nice, yes, yes … you mean you left your keys on your desk? Where are (This is a shortened version of a conversation that could go on for the reader folders? You ate all the biscuits last night, again? two days if it wasn’t usually halted by someone screaming in the And to the dog (who can’t speak back): oh my beautiful darling, background, and often to my great relief. It is a sad truth that old my lovely little princess. Do you still love your mummy? Aren’t people who live on their own like to repeat every conversation you beautiful, come and have a cuddle … \ khall@theweeklyreview.com.au they’ve had with other people, including the lady at the chemist, since they last spoke to you, as well as the exact time the dog woke we welcome your feedback @ them the night before for his wee, what they’re having for dinner, www.theweeklyreview.com.au/my-view how they’re going to cook it, and where the chicken/lamb/kidneys

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\ leanne tolra reviews olie & ari

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Olie and Ari first was well made; the shot on a second don’t really exist. slightly over extracted.

Sometimes café owner Ararat Avakian On another visit, a companion’s gets called Ari, but he just likes the way cappuccino and my flat white were the names sound together. quality brews.

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Coffee is to please them.”

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ith the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival starting this weekend, I reckon it’s a great time to look at a few wines made by chefs and sommeliers who have ditched their aprons for gumboots and gone into winemaking.

The annual wine harvest is now in full swing, and throughout Australia, many sommeliers and chefs are spending time in wineries learning the ropes and helping create the new vintage. Most will go back to their jobs with a deeper understanding of a vineyard and a greater knowledge of the winemaking process, but for some it will be a life-changing experience – the start of a journey into making their own wine.

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One man who made the switch is Giant Steps and Innocent Bystander winemaker Steve Flamsteed, who worked as a chef and cheesemaker before becoming a full-time winemaker in the late ’90s.

Flamsteed believes the transition from kitchen to winery is a natural one. “A good dish is all about balance, and so is wine,” he says.

“You can recognise where things are in balance, and that translates straight into wine.”

When Flamsteed turned up at a winery in the French town of Brouilly fresh from completing his chef’s apprenticeship and looking for work, winemaking wasn’t on his radar.

“My French was pretty good and Australian winemaker Dean Hewitson, who was spending the season there making wine, spoke none, so I was put to work in the winery as translator.”

Flamsteed returned to Australia and studied winemaking at the renowned Roseworthy College in South Australia, but wasn’t quite ready to dive full-time into making wine when he graduated in 1993.

“After I graduated I went back to France and got a bug for making cheese, so I applied for, and won, a Queen’s Trust Scholarship to make cheese in France,” he says.

He landed work making cheese on two farms and squeezed in some winemaking during the vingage harvest. He returned to Australia with a plan to combine the two skills.

Flamsteed opened a café in the King Valley with his brother, in which they produced cheese, wine and cooked meals using local ingredients before the lure of full-time winemaking eventually proved too strong.

“After three years I realised I needed to specialise in one of these skills,” he says.

My Winery ruLes There are plenty of chefs and sommeliers who have traded kitchens and restaurants for the dirt of the vineyard and the concrete of the winery.

Along with Flamsteed’s wines, here’s a few that have impressed me lately.

Foster e rocco \ Adam Foster, former chef and sommelier at Daylesford’s Lake House, has teamed with Stokehouse sommelier Lincoln Riley to make wines from the sangiovese grape. Foster has a foot in both camps, producing wine under the Syrahmi label and the excellent Syrahmi Salami. ravensworth \ Bryan Martin, a former chef, is a food columnist at The Canberra Times and winemaker at Clonakilla. He also has his own label, Ravensworth, with an emphasis on food-friendly wines, such as sangiovese. athletes oF wine \ Sommeliers Matthew Brooke (Circa, The Prince) and Liam O’Brien (Cutler & Co) have recently released the first wines out of the Macedon Ranges under the Athletes of Wine label.

With wine winning out, Flamsteed worked at Leeuwin Estate in Margaret River and Hardy’s in the Yarra Valley before joining Giant Steps in 2003, where he has been ever since.

His experience in food, wine and cheese has clearly influenced the Giant Steps’ Healesville cellar door, which incorporates a restaurant, cheese room, coffee roaster and bakery – he won’t have too far to go if he decides on another career change. \ bthomas@theweeklyreview.com.au To read more reviews, visit www.theweeklyreview.com.au/wine

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Matison Estate “the kirk” Pinot Noir 2010 (Orange) $35; 14.5%

★★★★ ½

Foster e Rocco Sangiovese 2010 Savoury

From the altitudes of NSW, this pinot is light in colour but not light in flavour. Layered aromas of plum, cherry, beetroot earthiness, spice and a touch of cedar oak are mirrored in the mouth with intensity – similar to the best pinots of Central Otago.

There’s no sign of the 14.5 per cent alcohol. It’s silky smooth with some nice, grippy tannins and a lengthy finish of cherries and spiced plum.

Food match \ Hot-smoked salmon

Aromas of strawberry, cherry, plum, black olive, fennel, grape stalks and spice lead to layered flavours that include sour cherries, blood plums and a savoury element, too. It’s bright with grippy, powder-fine tannins. There’s a lengthy dark stonefruit finish that helps create a high level of drinkability, which is a common theme with the Foster e Rocco range of wines.

Food match \ Braised veal shanks

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Elegant, perfumed aromas are given a lift by 5 per cent viognier and the bouquet shows cherry, pepper, raspberry and a hint of herbs.

Delicious flavours of cherry and raspberry have a savoury, herbal edge that adds complexity. It has a seductive, smooth mouthfeel and great structure: super tannins, fresh, bright acidity and a seamless flow along the tongue. The finish is a delight.

Food match \ Slow-cooked lamb shoulder

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(Macedon Ranges) $42; 13.2% ★★★★ ½ Care and attention in the vineyard and the winery – the wines are hand- and foot-plunged and undergo wild-yeast fermentation – is the formula for a wine of personality and class. It’s perfumed and delicate, smelling and tasting of strawberry, cherry, raspberry, spice oak, cured meats and beetroot-like earthiness. A seductive, silky texture is a highlight. There’s a lengthy red-berried savoury finish.

Food match \ Porcini risotto

Innocent Bystander Pinot Gris

2011 (Yarra Valley) $20; 12.5% ★★★★

The 2011 vintage has produced some very good white wines, and here’s another. Attractive perfumed aromas of blossom, pear, a hint of apricot kernel and lemon zest make a compelling wine. There are similar flavours, with added complexity from yeast lees, smoky notes often found in pinot gris and a saline-like minerality. It’s crisp and pure, with a slinky texture that runs seamlessly along the palate with a dry, almost chalky grip. It is highly drinkable.

Food match \ Thai fish cakes

Athletes of Wine Viñero “Hesket” Pinot Noir

Ravensworth Shiraz Viognier 2010 (Canberra) $30; 14% ★★★★ ½

(Heathcote) $35; 13.5% ★★★★ ½

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harlie Sirianos has made three trips to New York in the past 18 months and says the city’s thriving, energetic seafood bars and cafés were the inspiration for his first solo venture in Elwood. He was awestruck by the “living in a fishbowl” lifestyle and the breadth and confidence of the food culture.

For this restaurateur, who sold out of city fine-diner Syracuse last year after a 15-year partnership, a casual seafood diner in his own suburb seemed a logical next step. The location and theme came from “a combination of looking for a place that was near the beach and wanting something that was light, healthy and promoted our fantastic seafood”, he says.

The Dining Haul has been open about four weeks.

There have been menu tweaks to add extra “snacky” dishes and there are plans to serve takeaway fish and chips, but for now things are running pretty smoothly (one order in our longish list was forgotten) and industry experience is obvious in the smooth, efficient operation.

“We offer a fish of the day, a whole fish, a bread-based item, such as a prawn brioche or a seafood taco, and an entrée special each day, depending on what’s available at the markets,” Sirianos says. Sustainability wasn’t mentioned, but I didn’t ask for fear of putting words in his mouth, and because there was a swordfish ceviche on the specials board the night we dined.

The menu’s “short haul” dishes (snacking, sharing dishes) include terrific breadcrumb-coated flathead fingers with chilli and lime salt and a smooth, creamy aioli; a strong, earthy chargrilled piece of monkfish

delivered on a wooden skewer and coated in a verdant, garden-fresh broad-bean pesto; and rich, saucy lamb meatballs served in a black enamel dish.

From the daily special board, a mussels escabeche – mussels pickled in white wine, vinegar, mustard and coriander seeds, parsley, fennel, carrot and shallots – was a great room-temperature summery dish. The shellfish were served with soft, fried bread and more of that very good aioli.

Scottish-born chef Alasdair Beattie (the Grange, Whatley, L’autre Pied, London, and FishWorks, UK) says he’s also been preparing swordfish and mackerel with a similar pickling base. “It’s a great way to use and highlight really good product and it’s good value, too.”

Beattie worked at the Terminus Hotel for a short time after arriving in Australia last year, and met Sirianos about six months ago. The pair decided their seafood souls were aligned – FishWorks, started by chef and food writer Mitch Tonks, began as a seafood diner, a similar concept to the Haul. It grew into a popular chain across London and southern England. (It’s too soon to talk chains from Elwood yet, but the possibility is there.)

“The whole idea is that people can come for a drink, eat a little and go, or eat a little more and stay longer.

We’re not trying to make it a destination place but rather a place that locals will come to for different occasions, perhaps for a drink after work, or dinner with friends,” says Beattie.

He’s keen to keep the menu fluid, knowing grilled fish and salads will be most popular in the warmer months, but also will retain staples such as the house fish and

chips – served in a takeaway-style container with crisp slivers of potato and some very English mashed peas.

The batter, made completely with rice flour, will please gluten-free diners and those who love a bit of crunch.

It’s slightly sweet, fabulously airy and retains little of its frying oil.

There are a few noteworthy, smaller main-sized dishes on the short haul – a generous, rustic pulled-lamb and rocket salad studded with borlotti beans and chunks of feta and a charry tile of house-cured ocean trout served with lashings of watercress and a pea puree that’s way more sophisticated than the fish and chips mash.

The “long haul” section of the menu also offers meat and vegetarian options, such as a classic 500g rib eye (intended for sharing) with chips and Bearnaise sauce and an Israeli couscous with pickled radish and dried ricotta.

The evening “after haul” dessert selection includes a decadent, creamy lemon and lime set cream with a fine topping of limoncello dressing. The wine list is short and well selected.

There’s a cocktail list that’s loads of fun too. Start, or finish, the night with The Perfect Storm – gin, basil, elderflower and soda; a Long Haul – vodka, gin, dry vermouth and cloudy apple; or perhaps a Yeah Buoy! – dark rum, honey vodka, ginger beer and pomegranate juice. \ ltolra@theweeklyreview.com.au To read more reviews, visit www.theweeklyreview.com.au/food

eat this The Dining Haul, 86-88 Ormond Road, Elwood Cuisine \ Seafood Chef \ Alasdair Beattie Owner \ Charlie Sirianos Prices \ Small $2-$25; larger $10-$55; desserts $12 Open \ Mon to Wed 5pm-late; Thur to Sun noon-late Phone \ 9531 9771 » www.thedininghaul.com.au The verdiCT \ Put on your list

Step aboard this Elwood diner for a rollicking seafood adventure. Metal grilles wrap around the entrance, oregon beams frame ship-shaped windows, marine ply lines the ceiling and there’s a huge pegboard along the side wall that holds shelves for wine bottles and chalkboards with daily specials. The galley space is kept nautically nice with a glossy grey-tiled bar on the port side, while neat rows of tables fill the starboard flank. The concrete deck is well scrubbed and orange buoys hanging from ropes serve as downlights, adding to the warm glow of the shiveringly rich timbers. \ february 29, 2012 \ The weekly review 11

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\ PETER WILMOTH MEETs WRITER COLLEEn McCuLLOugH

Looking back, without anger

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or a woman with such a loud, infectious cackle, a shrug-of-the-shoulders insouciance about life and, it has to be said, a ribald sense of humour, it’s strange to hear Colleen McCullough speak of her horrible and terrifying childhood, her “bastard” father and thoughtlessly cruel mother.

Sitting with McCullough, 74, over coffee and listening to her stories should make you feel sorry for her, and I was braced for that after reading her book. But I couldn’t bring myself to feel that way. Instead, what I was thinking was: who in the world would be stronger and tougher and more resilient than she?

Who could possibly boss Colleen McCullough, this force of nature, around? Well, I suppose the piece of work who was her father, for one, the man she called Jim. Aged 15, McCullough asked him for a £5 loan to buy a typewriter. He said no. “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – get out and get a job as a mangle hand in a laundry,” he told her (A mangle hand used to wring water from wet laundry).

“That’s all you’re good for – you’ll never get a husband, you’re too big and fat and ugly.”

Her parents, who she says endured a mutual hatred, were always at each other’s throats. She writes: “Never since I left childhood and ‘home’ behind have I encountered such festering poison as filled the air around Laurie and Jim.” When the fighting became unbearable, “once the terror consumed us”, she and her younger brother Carl would escape to the woodshed. “And there, clutching each other, howling until the tears and snot near suffocated us, hearts like roaring drums in our ears and shuddering in awful fear, we waited for the end of all things.”

Young Colleen saw it as her job to protect Carl. “He was mine to protect, console, shelter, comfort, soothe,” she writes.

“I was Carl’s big sister, a job I took very seriously, and at no time was my job more important than when Laurie and Jim went to war.”

I asked McCullough how she survived those years. “Well, there were two of us, my brother and I. We were very close in age; he was younger than me by 15 months. We were just two of those unfortunate children that were cursed with awful parents. It’s in the lap of the gods. You don’t know what kind of parents you’re going to get.

read » Life Without the Boring Bits by Colleen McCullough (Harper Collins), $39.99.

The Prodigal Son, her latest crime novel (Harper Collins), is out on March 1.

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“When you’re children you think everybody’s parents are like that, at least until you go to school. And it didn’t occur to you to talk about parents at school, so you kept on assuming that everybody’s parents were like that.

“It was terribly scarring, of course. But it was also an acid test of strength. I mean, we survived. A lot of kids wouldn’t have. They would have lived, but they would have been totally sat upon and neutered as people. My brother and I were strong enough to survive and be individuals.”

Her father resented her for outclassing him intellectually.

“He despised women having any education,” she says.

Despite threats by her mother to take her out of school, McCullough knew that education was her ticket out of this emotional violence. “My mother used to blackmail me into obedience. If I didn’t want to do something she would say, ‘Well, I’ll take you out of school’. That was the only way they kept me in line. I left school at 17 and left home shortly after and never lived there again in my entire life.”

Her father died in 1973 and her mother in 2007. “We were never close,” she says of her mother. “She didn’t like me. Once my brother died (1965, aged 26) she never forgave me for living and him for dying. He was her favourite.”

Did that hurt her? “No, it was the status quo, it was the way life was. It’s interesting what Freud might have said about us – with sibling rivalry the favourite is envied by the non-favourite, but that wasn’t so with Carl and me. He envied me my independence because my mother suffocated him and he hated it.”

How much of this pain did she put into her writing? “Oh a lot. But isn’t it lovely to have some place to put it?” She laughs.

“It also enabled me to live as a human being, without being bitter and twisted. Because I could get rid of all of the angst and the pain and the sorrow of childhood in the writing.”

McCullough has written an autobiography of sorts, without the boring bits, as the name says. But given her extraordinary life, it’s curious that McCullough didn’t saddle up for a traditional memoir, an idea she says she has always resisted.

“They’re boring,” McCullough says. “Oh God yes. They’re so self-indulgent. The writer is the subject and is of course obsessed with him or herself. Not every writer is an Ernest Hemingway. That was a life. He didn’t write an autobiography.

I think it would have bored Hemingway to have written an autobiography per se because, like me, he feels it’s full of boring bits.”

She says autobiographies are often about a first or last love affair and it’s not interesting to the reading public. “When I write fiction I try to limit my love scenes to half a page. Or less, if I can.”

Writing, she says, was a great gift and a gift that lasts a lifetime, even if writing poetry has a use-by date. “When I was young I wrote a lot of poetry, none of which I ever published or intend to. Kenneth Slessor, the great Australian poet, said nobody over the age of 25 should write poetry. He’s dead right.

I gave up writing poetry at 25.”

McCullough left Sydney in 1963 and after stints in England and the US she has lived on Norfolk Island, a former penal settlement 1600 kilometres east of Australia, for 32 years.

Her husband Ric, a Norfolk Islander, is accompanying McCullough on her tour around Australia. He has several forebears, McCullough says, including “two different marquesses, Ripon and Hastings”, Fletcher Christian and a First Fleet convict named Richard Morgan.

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“I love and hate it,” she says of Norfolk Island. “You get annoyed at things that wouldn’t worry you two hoots if you were passing through.” Such as? “Insipid government.

Australian interference. All that kind of thing. But it’s home, and I’m married to an islander, so I’m going to be there until they shove me in the grave.”

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“Walking is a pain in the arse, literally.

As well as a pain in the hips, the legs and the feet.”

he is most famous internationally because of her 1977 novel The Thorn Birds, which was later filmed. The book made good money for her, but the filmed version was an unhappy experience.

“I hated the whole thing,” she says. “I hated it being filmed.

It was American. They filmed it in California and Maui with an American cast. The only Australian in it was Bryan Brown.

Meggie was red-haired and grey-eyed and they put Rachel Ward in the part. And it just went on like that. The scriptwriter was a Baptist from the midwest.”

McCullough moves around in a wheelchair now. “Walking is a pain in the arse, literally,” she writes. “As well as a pain in the hips, the legs and the feet.” She writes about “a fate worse than death for a control freak – losing control. I am at somebody’s mercy most of the time. Ric’s most of the time. The best egg that ever was.”

She offers a graphic explanation as to why she lost mobility.

“I had uterine cancer 13 years ago and they took out all the lymph nodes in my groin so my legs swell hugely … They won’t let me have hormone replacement so the calcium just flooded out of my bones and my spine went crunch, crunch, crunch, crunch …” She laughs.

“I’m sight-impaired but my brain says I can see. I believe in brains. I don’t have very much vision at all and yet I can see you perfectly because my brain says I can … It’s my brain putting the bits that it can see with the bits that it can’t see and the intelligence is saying, ‘Well, if the eyebrow is here … You map out the face. I’m seeing you with my mind and my eyes.”

What are her plans now? “I don’t know what I’m going to do at this stage. I like the idea of short pieces. I can’t sit at the typewriter for the long hours I used to. I’d love to say I’m going to take up belly dancing but unfortunately I don’t think I can.

I always wanted to go to Antarctica and to see a volcano erupt.

I’ve managed to do all my other little ambitions, but they’re the two that are unfulfilled as yet.”

Does she still have a desire to write? “I’m not written out, but I don’t have to write for publication.” Does she feel blessed that she chose a career that could last so many years? “I have a friend who is a very beautiful woman. She’s an opera diva, but she’s also a very gifted composer. She was so upset at the thought of losing her voice and her beauty. And I said to her, ‘Come on, don’t be crazy. You can compose music until you’re 100’. And she hadn’t thought of that. Now she doesn’t think about the fact that she is in her 50s and not as beautiful as she was and she can’t sing in an opera house any more.

As a writer you can lose beauty, you can lose mobility but you never lose your capacity to have a voice, I suggest. “You never lose your capacity to have a brain, provided you use it,” she says. “And if you have the gift of a creative talent and it doesn’t depend on how you look or how well you throw a discus, then you can do it until you’re 1000 years old, and that’s the most beautiful part of painting, writing, composing music.”

It’s time to go. Right now she’s being wheeled into a radio studio to keep talking. That’s no problem – McCullough is a natural. She’s even left me cleaning up my own interview when she lets fly with a joke about virginity and schoolgirls, which I can’t repeat here.

Interesting: it’s the first time I remember having not shared with readers a ribald and very funny joke on the grounds of taste, and it’s told by a 74-year-old nearly blind woman in a wheelchair. \ pwilmoth@theweeklyreview.com.au we welcome your feedback @ www.theweeklyreview.com.au/interview february 29, 2012 \ The weekly review 13

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And while fashion equals fun, it also means business – with Chris Clarke from LBi and Julia Fowler and Geoff Watts from Editd in the UK in town for special discussions on interactive marketing. For these aficionados, digital marketing is king. \ jrocca@theweeklyreview.com.au (Supplied)

hen the L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival comes to town, the good news is you can take part. Sure, there’s front-row seats reserved for fashion editors, of-the-moment bloggers and celebrities, but the otherwise exclusive feel of any kind of fashion week is transformed into an open-arms situation where you can buy tickets to see just about anything.

This year’s festival will be the first run by CEO Graeme Lewsey. He’s big on community interaction, and we don’t mean just the bums-on-seats kind. He wants consumers to attend shows, go shopping for the looks immediatedly afterwards and have fashion come to you via apps. It’s about the whole-package experience.

Autumn/winter 2012 seasonal trends are the key focus for the L’Oréal Paris Runway Collections. The catwalk shows, all at Docklands, is where you can gauge key colour palettes for winter, discover new labels and reacquaint with those that have been around a while.

It takes months for these catwalk shows to come together; a circus of activity happens behind the scenes, where designers and their posses work around the clock to make sure every stitch is accurate, every model looks amazing and the designer’s message directional and pointing your way.

Runway Paris 01 features stalwarts of the industry such as Kate Sylvester, Nicola Finetti and Arthur Galan AG – these shows never fail to sell out, while Runway 03 is all about the edgy pioneers, including Gorman, Nevenka, Obus and Friend of Mine.

There are graduate shows that are always the place to spot a new and upcoming label, while the industry’s pioneers – including Camilla and Marc, Toni Maticevski, Yeojin Bae, Gwendolynne, Megan Park and Collette Dinnigan – turn up the volume with their presence throughout the week.

Renowned Australian designer Alex Perry takes it one step further this year by presenting his spring/summer 2012-13 Ready to Wear collection – yes, there’s more reasons to be cheerful as this will be a worldwide exclusive.

Of course, there’ll be bells and whistles in place when burlesque diva Dita Von Teese returns to the country after leaving many gasping for breath last year during the spring racing carnival. She’s back to launch Von Follies for Target Australia – bringing 1950s glamour to lingerie, the catwalk (in which she will be involved) and showing off her love for the finer trappings of underwear.

This year’s cultural program is bursting at the seams.

Some highlights include: Alpha 60 showing its winter 2012 collection at the rear of St Paul’s Cathedral; Mobi Des – a great idea where a mobile cart sells the creations of emerging Melbourne-based designers around the city; Fashion Loves Art Loves Fashion, which takes place at Sophie Gannon Gallery in Richmond – and shows the creative coupling between Romance

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Gat Rimon is French chic – this season it’s is all about muted colour blocking in sheer and delicate fabrics.

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hen it comes to beauty, it seems everyone qualifications in general practice and dermatology has an opinion. No, you can’t do that; and has also trained in sclerotherapy and injectable you have to do this, that ingredient is procedures, says “most people will be concerned potentially dangerous; no, this is. Well, I guess that oils make their facial skin look too oily… and that’s the price you pay for having myriad brands in some cases they are correct! But anyone with and products all laying claim to having found the very dry, dehydrated or eczema-prone skin will fountain of youth. love the extra moisturising effect an oil will have Lately there has been a quite a bit of a brouhaha compared to a cream formulation.” in the international press on using oils as essential She explains that “oils will penetrate much better skin care. There are two camps – one that supports into the skin, which means they will hydrate skin it religiously, and the other sceptical about the better than a cream, and, as we all know, better wonders of oils. hydration means fewer wrinkles, in addition Let me put this debate to rest once and to having healthier and stronger skin.”

There is for all. There is no right or wrong when it “However, if your skin is already no right or comes to oils. It all boils down to choice, producing an excess of oil, perhaps due to wrong when hormonal reasons (and often aggravated preference and taste. Choices, tastes and preference are modern civilisation’s by excessive cleansing), then you it comes greatest invention. Without them there is should avoid using oils on your face or to oils no accounting where we all would be. you will probably develop or worsen acne Dermatologists are often reserved about quite quickly!” advising using oils directly on the skin as they can Like all products, oils are not suited to everyone. exacerbate a pre-existing acne problem and clog It is not as simple as applying, the first bottle of oil pores. Aromatherapist and herbalists see things you happen to come across (as with everything, very differently. patch-testing is crucial).

Their argument is that our skin naturally We have become so used to emulsions that produces oil; it helps to heal, lubricate, moisturise are creamy and light. Much has changed in our and protect. Skin oils are also designed to prevent environment and daily lives since women and men excessive water loss. By doing so, this enables first applied oil to beautify themselves. the skin to be hydrated and retain its glow and Oils may not suit everyone but if you are one of suppleness. the many who enjoy them, boy, are you in History is on their side as well, with for a treat. \ dnaidu@theweeklyreview.com.au documentation that animal fat and plant oils were first used to beautify ourselves. And essential oils To read more reviews, visit are still used to treat, calm and soothe skin. www.theweeklyreview.com.au/beauty Dr Alicia Teska, who has postgraduate

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Clarins Face Treatment Oils (30ml, $49) was launched in 1965 and is still going strong. Charlotte Turner, Clarins’ head of education Australia, advises that “oils are highly absorbable due to their lipid structure; the oils balance skin conditions such as oiliness, dehydration and dryness”.

Clarins has three formulations. Blue Orchid is for dehydrated skin and loss of tone, Santal is for dry skin with redness and Lotus is for oily skin. The rich aroma is enough to convince you to use oils, and I was completely blown away with how unoily the Lotus Face Treatment oil is.

Sophyto Tocotrienol Super Skin Concentrate (30ml, $59.95) This brand’s mantra is “inspired by nature and backed by science”. The oh-so-ethical range is simply heaven and has taken the northern hemisphere by storm. The range is extensive and the products produce excellent results.

This concentrate is jam-packed with apricot, pomegranate, raspberry and cranberry seed oils and, for good measure, rose hip, Coenzyme Q10 and rosemary leaf extract.

Kosmea Skin Clinic Certified Organic Rose Hip Oil (42ml, $44.95) It’s 100 per cent pure certified organic rose hip oil, excellent for just about everywhere on your skin. Works like a trouper on dry, uneven skin and, in my experience, dulls and reduces minor scars very effectively.

Kahina Giving Beauty Argan Oil (100ml, $100) Ecocert-certified, vitamin E-enriched pure organic argan oil is one of life’s little luxuries. Great on skin and body, it tames frizzy hair like nothing else – totally addicted.

Shu Uemura Fresh Pore Clarifying Gentle Cleansing Oil (150ml, $55) This legendary formula was introduced by Mr Uemura in 1967. It quickly became a must-have and made people rethink oils as a cleansing agent. This cleanser effectively and gently removes make-up and grime and leaves skin beautifully nourished. It does not strip any essential oils from the skin, leaving it perfectly clean and primed for your skincare routine. It is still the original and the best and many have found it to be very addictive.

Dior Instant Gentle Cleansing Oil (200ml, $62) This fine, highly soluble oil turns into an utterly soft and light emulsion when it comes in contact with water. Cleans the face, effectively leaving it soft and ready for just about anything.

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Just the other day while travelling on public transport I overheard a women declaring “there is still sunshine to be had” – how true, I thought to myself. If there is sunshine, there has to be sunscreen. The two should go hand-in-hand no matter what the occasion.

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onsidered by many the boating capital of Victoria, Paynesville is in the heart of the Gippsland Lakes surrounded by Lake King and Lake Victoria.

Nearly 300 kilometres east of Melbourne and a stone’s throw from Bairnsdale, the extensive lake system provides a perfect setting for all aquatic pursuits.

Boating, kayaking, fishing, water skiing, windsurfing and jet skiing are not just popular, they are an integral part of life on the lakes.

The slow development of the township is marked by the architecture that ranges from 1960s fibro shacks to more contemporary developments that take full advantage of waterfront positions. Life on the water is not merely characterised by leisure activities but dominates the effortless lifestyle at Paynesville.

It is hoped this lifestyle will attract further residents to the developing small regional hub.

Family groups, empty nesters and retirees have all been enticed to settle here in recent times, supported by job opportunities

that can be found in the town and surrounding areas.

East Gippsland benefits from having several thriving industries as well as a beautiful natural environment. Agriculture, forestry, horticulture, manufacturing, fishing, tourism, hospitality and retail have all supported the residential development of the area, and Paynesville is no exception.

Private waterfront allotments are still up for grabs for those keen to secure a slice of lakes life.

An abundance of wildlife in the area, including birds, koalas and dolphins, draws bushwalkers who also enjoy the walking tracks and picnic areas.

The fresh produce that the Gippsland region is famous for makes day trips on food and wine trails another thing to fit into a busy schedule. \ ehoughton@theweeklyreview.com.au » www.rivieraprop.com.au » www.discovereastgippsland.com.au

The Fickle Fig Café is a popular spot open for breakfast and lunch. It offers gluten-free options, a children’s menu and is fully licensed, making it perfect for a leisurely lunch overlooking the Paynesville yacht club and lake. \

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Ken and Juliet Eckersley initially bought 2½ hectares on the Nicholson River 34 years ago and have since expanded to eight hectares, produced a variety of award-winning wines and are still enjoying the spectacular river views. With a mild maritime climate, cool sea breezes and mild winters, they have a long growing season and produce wines with a soft finish. Specialising in chardonnay, pinot noir and syrah varieties, they grow, bottle and produce all their own wines at the vineyard. Drop in for the view, get tasting tips, sit back with a platter of Maffra cheese and savour a drop. \

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In a prime position on the Paynesville foreshore, the Fisherman’s Wharf café and restaurant is a Paynesville landmark. It is a lively local hangout with great views across to Raymond Island and, if you are there in the evening, of the sun setting on the water.

It’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the dinner menu offering plenty of local seafood, a good selection of steaks from the grill and a variety of local wines. Consider saving room for the chocolate indulgence platter for dessert. \

54 Slip Road, Paynesville, 5156 1200 www.bullscruisers.com.au

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A stay at the Captains Cove apartments provides a taste of what life on the Paynesville canals is like. Each double-storey, three-bedroom apartment has a kitchen, two bathrooms, a deck and private jetty. It’s perfect for family groups. And having the canal on your doorstep makes for a relaxing birdwatching spot or your launch pad for exploring the canals by boat or kayak. A swimming pool and tennis court also ensure that the supply of activities should never run out. \

For the self-contained apartment experience on water, hiring a self-drive cruiser allows you to discover the Gippsland Lakes, rivers and beaches while your accommodation needs are taken care of. Bulls cruisers can sleep up to 12 with a variety of double and single berths, kitchen facilities with gas cooking, refrigeration and outdoor gas barbecue. On arrival, a full navigation and safety briefing is supplied and a test run makes sure all potential skippers are at ease with their new role. \

The 152-metre ferry journey to Raymond Island takes only five minutes from the Paynesville foreshore. Whether you are travelling by foot, bike or car, there is plenty to explore. A day of bushwalking around the island, admiring the bird life (more than 60 species live there) and spotting koalas, is something the whole family can enjoy. The wild beaches on the eastern side are worth exploring for a feeling of really getting away from civilisation. \ february 29, 2012 \ The weekly review 17

Hitting all the right notes Jazz ukulele players Flora and Theo reveal their secrets to KATHLEEN MANSON.

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Combined, the brother and sister duo play an astonishing 10 different musical instruments, but this isn’t the most striking fact about the pair. As the hundreds of people who crammed in to watch them perform to great acclaim at The Famous Spiegeltent last year will attest, the most surprising thing about Flora and Theo is their age.

Flora was 13 and Theo 11 when they performed for the first time at last year’s Melbourne Ukulele Festival.

However, this musically precocious pair do not fall in to the “strum and singalong� ukulele-playing category, popular with those new to the instrument, and they’re not a children’s novelty act, either – rather, Flora and Theo play jazz on their ukuleles in a toe-tapping style and with a musicality that is way beyond their years.

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Softly spoken Theo Carbo is as thin and as light the “ukers”. Cafés, clubs and bars offering ukulele lessons ukulele he deftly strums in his lap. He taps and twitches and open-mic nights have mushroomed all as he jams with his sister, who is easily a foot taller but over Melbourne. just as slender, and they nod and smile to each other as Flora explains the appeal: “It’s a really fun instrument; they play. Their slight frames and children’s modesty you can buy one for $25; they’re easy to carry around are an odd juxtaposition to the adult jazz music they and you can sling one in your backpack and don’t have play. Despite Flora doing most of the talking on-stage to worry about it too much. We always take them when when they perform, it is Theo who seems most at home we go travelling and to music festivals. They’re really waxing lyrical about the ukulele, leaping up at one easy to play and within an hour or so you can make point, after some parental persuasion, to demonstrate music on them.” how he can play the instrument backwards and behind To prove the point, the pair gamely taught me a few his head. chords in a matter of minutes.

Theo bought his first ukulele at the age of five, It was during a five-month family trip around using money he had earned from busking with Europe and the Middle East that Flora and Theo his sister at summer music festivals attended Theo started jamming on their ukuleles. with his teacher parents, Sandra Walker and Back in Australia and encouraged by their bought his Misja Carbo. guitar-playing father, the pair discovered first ukulele Theo explains: “I bought it not knowing the joys of playing jazz. They began at the age anything about it, but I wanted to learn bass busking regularly at musical festivals and of five guitar and the uke only has four strings, like a were talent-spotted by the organisers of the bass.” Theo, who could already play guitar, quickly Melbourne Ukulele Festival. got the hang of it. When Flora realised her brother Theo explains: “People seem to recognise our music could make interesting music with a ukulele, she bought because there are not many people who are playing jazz one soon after. on a ukulele. Audiences are always really surprised by If you live in Melbourne, it is all but impossible the music we play and by how young we are.” to miss the sudden renaissance of this pint-sized, Flora and Theo have been praised by their musical democratic musical instrument. Its cheap price tag, peers at festivals, recognised on the top of Tasmania’s easy-to-learn four strings and folksy, hipster appeal has Cradle Mountain and are now being asked to perform seen its popularity surge. at the musical festivals at which they used to busk. These Australia’s first dedicated ukulele shop – Lord Uke – musical wunderkinder seem pleased but charmingly opened in Melbourne in October last year. It also runs unfazed by their success. ukulele classes and claims to teach people how to play When I ask them if they would like a career in in 10 minutes. The Melbourne Ukulele Kollective is music, they nod, but admit that, given the choice, Theo Australia’s first ukulele group and is a central hub for all would like to play guitar while Flora would like to play

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BOOKS

\ Corrie perkin disCusses one of AustrAliA’s finest novelists.

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ant to see a room of bookworms quickly They are both suffering from the trauma of losing divide? Just mention Peter Carey. The “I’m a loved one and, in Henry’s case, the fear of losing not a fan of Peter Carey’’ faction will move another. Henry’s firstborn child is dead and now, to one side, whispering as they pass, “but I did quite as his second child Percy’s health deteriorates, he like Oscar and Lucinda’’. The others will hold their promises the boy a mechanical duck to cheer him up. ground and declare him a national treasure.

But where to find this unusual object? Germany’s Carey’s 2010 Parrot and Olivier in America was the Black Forest, home of the cuckoo clock, he decides. final nudge I needed to join his fan club. New York “Here lived a mighty race of clockmakers, notorious writer Paul Auster expressed it nicely when he said not only for their physical strength but the dexterity that Carey’s “prose has never been more buoyant, of their fingers and the unexpected ingenuity of more vigorous, more musical. Open this book their peasant minds,’’ Carey writes. and listen to Peter Carey sing.”

As Catherine reads Henry’s diary, the Carey Carey’s new novel, The Chemistry of gives us what objects scattered in her workroom begin to Tears, does not let us down. Indeed, it sense. Catherine initially resists the we need – no make doesn’t let us go. For a few days you will bird’s charms; she is grief-stricken after more and no the sudden death of Matthew, the married be held in its grip. You’ll re-read sections less in case you missed something. You’ll think, curatorial colleague with whom she has been you’ll laugh. And you will work hard. having a long-time affair. But urged on by Eric But the undertaking is worth it. Like Parrot, Croft, the museum’s head curator of horology and Carey relies on two central characters to tell his story: the only person to know about the relationship, she Catherine Gehrig, a contemporary museum-based becomes consumed by the project. Like the broken horologist who is given the job of rebuilding a bird that was once Henry’s dream gift for his son, her mid-19th-century mechanical figurine that she heart begins to repair. believes is a duck; and Henry Brandling, a slightly Peter Carey is a master storyteller. His novels unhinged, well-to-do Englishman who, 150 years are larger than life. But there is also something earlier, commissions a German clockmaker to impressively contained about his writing. Carey gives construct a piece inspired by Frenchman Jacques de us what we need – no more and no less. He resists Vaucanson’s famous 18th-century artificial duck. deviations and distractions. Long may he continue to Catherine and Henry are brought together through divide reader opinion. \ the latter’s detailed diary of his trip to Germany. cperkin@theweeklyreview.com.au

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Under the radar staying in MID-MORNING MATTERS WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE \ Roadshow DVD

\ Myke bartlett has an “aha!” MoMent.

He has a pathological fear of dead air

Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan) is something of a nonentity on these shores.

If there were any justice, his marvellous sitcom I’m Alan Partridge would be as familiar to Aussie viewers as Fawlty Towers. Instead, Coogan seems best known for playing himself in last year’s bleak comedy The Trip.

As it is, Alan Partridge isn’t a million miles away from that version of Coogan.

A failed TV presenter, forever banished to regional radio, Alan might be seen as something of an alter-ego, possessed by Coogan’s apparent self-belief but lacking any of his success.

The laughs arise from the gap between the man Alan thinks he is and the man we see before us. As with most DJs, he has a pathological fear of dead air, which means he’s disposed of those essential filters preventing our every thought from escaping our gobs.

These six half-hour episodes, created as an online series, give Alan just enough rope to hang himself. Set entirely in his radio studio, there’s nothing in the way of plot to distract from the full horror of our star’s ego. Packed with quotable quips, this is character comedy at its purest, funniest and most painful. \ mbartlett@theweeklyreview.com.au

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CARNAGE \ Opens March 1, Rated M, 79 min

Civilisation and decency are worn to a thin veneer in this new film from Roman Polanski. Perceptions of the controversial director – child rapist or persecuted artist – can be hard to put aside, so it’s perhaps lucky that there’s little sign of him here. Indeed, the cinematography is practically invisible, any stylistic flourishes kept to a minimum.

Carnage began life as a stage play and Polanski seems happy, mostly, to leave it there. Our four characters are confined to a single set, in real time. As a result, we feel as trapped with these characters as they do with one another.

Two couples, strangers to each other, come together to mend fences after a playground brawl.

Both want to make sure they’re doing the right thing, but (as the mutual apologies pile up) it’s clear each couple wants it known they are in the right. All it takes is the merest gesture at moral superiority for this painfully polite neighbourliness to devolve into sniping and bitchiness. A sharp and bitterly witty script manages to twist and turn nimbly, despite its confined settings.

The cast is equally engaging, Jodie Foster and Kate Winslet managing to be simultaneously vile and empathetic. Foster is all too convincing as the unbearably righteous do-gooder responsible for this disastrous tête à tête.

Things might never quite get as nasty as the title promises, but the film is more effective for it, trading high farce for uncomfortable realism. The result is a compelling, unsettling glance in the mirror – one that’s far more entertaining than any of the big-budget spectacles currently gracing cinema screens. \

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Archtecture \ The people from 3RRR’s The Architects discuss their list of the best projects of last year, writes FRancesca caRteR.

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On the dial: stuart Harrison (foreground), simon Knott and christine Phillips. (Matt irwin)

“The whole competition was partly inspired by a little section in The Trip magazine. Every year there would be a top 10 albums, top 10 records, top 10 films, and we were asked to put in a top 10 as well. We thought let’s have a go at this, so we developed a method of doing it … it’s sort of a very small democracy, but there is a process and we all get to assess it together.”

Last year, the team selected Rectangular Stadium (AAMI Park) by Cox Architects, admiring its expressive dome-like structure, its lyrical movements and its ability to optimise space and materials to create an exciting architectural expression that engages with its Olympic Park precinct.

This year, a residential project called called 8 House

by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) took out the No.1 spot. Suggested as a three-dimensional neighbourhood rather than an architectural object, the project consists of 150 row houses stretched through an entire block, twisting all the way from the street level to the top and down again.

“The 8 House is a very large housing project which really considers how you make a city, or part of a city, really active. It’s a great example of architecture working on a very big scale, but actually being good at not being a scary housing project. It’s a really good look of what is happening,” says Harrison.

“This year there were quite a lot of international projects that were high up on the list. And, we really liked the idea that there are local projects mixing it up with really big projects. We think that’s one of the real qualities of the process.” \ fcarter@theweeklyreview.com.au » The Architects Tuesdays 7-8pm on 333R 102.7 FM, www.rrr.org.au/program/ the-architects » Links to the top 10 can be found at feed://rrrfm.libsyn.com/rss/ The%20Architects onLine » Meet the architects behind the show.

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ith its distinct façade of sandstone, zinc and glass, the architecture of Federation Square has elicited widespread comment.

Some believe the design is too bold and too brash, unsympathetic to the city’s skyline. Others, however, see the clusters of shard-like buildings as an exceptional public space that exceed even the most ambitious of expectations.

Whatever the opinion, Lab Architecture Studio’s Federation Square has ignited a debate about contemporary architecture among the public. And what you think about the square might say something about you.

Architects Simon Knott and Stuart Harrison remember debating its aesthetics with everyone from architectural historians to taxi drivers. It’s essentially what inspired them to do a one-hour weekly radio show on 3RRR called The Architects.

“Federation Square was certainly a catalyst at the start,” says Harrison. “It had just been built and was generating a lot of discussion and our first segment was not long after it had opened. It was a really good way of talking about why good architecture is important and that it’s necessary for architecture to be controversial.

“Since it opened we have seen a better conversation about architecture and more people appear to be interested. We like to think that we might have had a small part to play in that.”

It started out as a fill-in program for a radio presenter on holidays, but The Architects quickly rose in popularity, obtaining a permanent spot every Tuesday evening.

Celebrating their eighth anniversary this year, Knott and Harrison have continued to maintain a commitment to the program, providing listeners with an informative, laid-back discussion on the built environment to an incredibly wide audience.

“We are really interested in having a broader conversation and taking our message out there a bit.

In other words, getting outside a more internal thing,” says Harrison.

Together with Christine Phillips and international correspondent Rory Hyde, The Architects also raises awareness about local and international talent by inviting special guests each week to discuss their work and approaches to architecture, urban design and sustainability – topics can be anything from Premier Ted Baillieu’s launch of the Flinders Street Station competition to sustainable urban housing.

“We want to make it accessible but not dumb it down.

If we come across some idea that needs explaining we’ll explain it, because we think it’s important for architecture not to be elitist. It’s a fine balance to try and go for,” says Harrison.

At the end of each year, The Architects organises a competition where it invites the public to unanimously nominate their favourite architectural projects. Once all the nominations are in, the judges vote on their top 10 projects, awarding each a score out of 10. The projects chosen are national and international, and can be anything from playgrounds to rooftop gardens.

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8 House

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Mona by fender Katsalidis \ tasmania

on the outer edge of copenhagen, 8 house is a bow tie-shaped 6.1-hectare mixed-use development that contains three different types of residential housing (apartments, penthouses and townhouses) and one hectare of retail and offices. the architect has cleverly stacked the elements of a lively urban neighbourhood into horizontal layers of typologies.

Judges’ comment \ BiG always has one really strong idea that develops and becomes a complex thing. it’s fine architecture for the masses.

the museum of old and new art is within the vineyard of moorilla estate. set into the coastal landscape, fender Katsalidis has designed new pavilions that emanate from the site with dynamic cartoon-like shapes and movement. the 9500-square metre building, clad in concrete and corten steel panels, features roof gardens, a tennis court and spiralling walkways.

Judges’ comment \ impressed with the way it dealt with the site and the existing house and the sense of materiality. it’s complex and rich.

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Milstein Hall, cornell university by oma \ upstate new york

sMall House by domenic alvaro \ sydney

milstein hall is the first new building in more than 100 years for the aaP (cornell’s college of architecture, art and Planning). situated between cornell’s historic arts Quad and the natural falls creek Gorge, the building redefines the entry for the northern end of the campus by creating a unified complex with continuous levels of indoor and outdoor interconnected spaces.

Judges’ comment \ the project shows the skill of an experienced architect. they know when to edit, to hold back and when to go for it.

winning the small projects award at the national australian institute of architects awards, small house is a five-storey ensemble built on a tiny 42-square metre corner in an inner-city suburb of sydney. small house has an external concrete façade, which is robust and elegant yet also monolithic. inside, is minimalist in palette and circulation; every space is pared back and used effectively.

Judges’ comment \ a five-storey mini-tower of a house that looks a little bit like Japan in sydney.

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skyligHt House by chenchow little architects \ sydney

Media-tiC by cloud 9 \ Barcelona

chenchow little’s residence in sydney’s Balmain proves that the inversion of a traditional victorian terrace house is possible. commended for its a masterful manipulation of a heritage-listed house, chenchow little has masterfully relocated the living areas to the top floor, where there is better access to the views and sunlight. a secondary bedroom and study are on the ground floor.

Judges’ comment \ it successfully deals with the typology that a lot of inner-city housing has in melbourne and sydney: the tight little victorian cottage that the architects opened it up, ensuring a fantastic light and sculptural quality.

Known for its experimentation with high-tech, cloud 9 has created a 40-metre high cube, divided up into eight floors and clad in a warped mesh of steel cables and etfe bubbles. this lends the building a quality of transparency but also serves as a unique environmental control.

Judges’ comment \ super sustainable with a very interesting façade system. it’s a new way of approaching architecture.

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from the street, the façade might look like a giant lego piece, golf balls in a box or a piece of swiss cheese, but on closer inspection the circular patternation and glazing provides an insulating thermal mass that lowers the need for temperature regulation. the street frontage is dominated by a massive smart structures laboratory that houses equipment that can apply extreme loads to buildings. the transparency allows the public to watch scientists and engineers at work.

Judges’ comment \ swinburne university is a successful attempt to really mark it on the hawthorn/Burwood precinct.

PenleigH and essendon graMMar by mcBride charles ryan \ melbourne

Known for its innovation and creativity, mcBride charles ryan has come up with a robust, whimsical building in Penleigh and essendon Grammar Junior school. it pushes the boundaries of educational design. the two-storey building houses years 5 and 6 boys and is an exceptional outcome of the Building the education revolution scheme. the new building toys with the idea of neighbourhood character.

Judges’ comment \ the extrusion gate gives an amazing space on the upper level. the kids love it and the headmaster is in awe of it.

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Moses Bridge by ro&ad architects \ netherlands & Belgium

designed by ro&ad architects of netherlands and Belgium, the moses Bridge is an access route to the fort de roovere, part of the 17th-century defence structures. it has been described by the architects as an “invisible bridge,” because all that can be seen from a distance is a marked line in the landscape that appears flat, not interrupting the views of the area. as you get closer, the fortress opens up, allowing you to experience the depth and unique concept of walking under water.

Judges’ comment \ it’s a startling image where the river gets cut in half. it takes the whole bridge typology to a new level.

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swinBurne university advanCed teCHnologies Centre by h2o architects \ melBourne

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law street House by muir mendes \ melbourne

Built over weekends for almost four years, amy muir and Bruno mendes transformed a derelict 1880s worker’s cottage into the self-built design. to pursue the desire to construct using their own hands, the architects created an immaculate, minimalist house, with smooth surfaces and dynamic shapes. constructed from plate steel, the façade is robust and conceals the second storey within the adjusted roof pitch, mimicking the form of the site’s former cottage. there is also a drawbridge to the front window, providing privacy and curating light when needed.

Judges’ comment \ a spectacular project built almost entirely out of steel. very efficient with space and a great step up from an emerging firm. february 29, 2012 \ The weekly review 25

DeveLopinG our city Galleria apartments Address \ 39 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn Developer \ Spec Property Developments Building design \ Spec Property Developments Interior design \ Spec Property Developments Landscaping \ John Patrick Landscape Architects Sales \ Spec Property Developments, 1300 118 119 Display suite \ 39 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn Open \ Saturday and Sunday 10-11.30am or by appointment » www.galleriaapartments.com.au

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awthorn’s latest boutique development, Galleria poStcoDe Apartments, is nestled in one of the suburb’s choicest locations between the Yarra and Glenferrie Road’s vibrant shopping and dining precinct.

Located at 39 Riversdale Road behind an elegant contemporary façade and set within architecturally landscaped gardens, Galleria will house one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments in a low-rise building estimated for completion towards the end of next year.

Released late last year, half of the 31 apartments have sold. Available apartments include two bedrooms or two bedrooms plus study, with a single one-bedroom apartment remaining.

Galleria is the latest offering from boutique property developer and builder Spec Property Developments, which has a strong track record in development in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

Marketing manager Matthew Wheare says Galleria is attracting owner-occupiers, with the majority from within Hawthorn and the surrounding inner-eastern suburbs.

“Many buyers are looking to downsize from their family home to a new apartment, with strong interest from couples with adult children who have left home.

These couples want to continue living in the Hawthorn area purely because of the quality of life there,” Wheare says.

Each of the 31 apartments has a different floor plan, which highlights a critical element in Spec Property’s

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approach, he says. “We are not a cookie-cutter builder churning out the same units. Our clients want to buy a unique home and they want top-of-the-range finishes and appliances.”

Apartment size is also varied. While one ground-floor two-bedroom apartment offers 76 square metres internally and a 73-square metre private external courtyard and garden, another two-bedroom apartment on the same level is 64 square metres internally with a 16-square metre private external space.

With a strong focus on intelligent design, interior spaces open onto generous balconies and terraces through full-height glazing and bi-fold doors. Flooring is solid European oak parquetry in all areas except bathrooms and bedrooms. Dark, large-format porcelain tiles will feature in bathrooms with CaesarStone benchtops, walnut veneer joinery and designer porcelain fittings and taps.

The full-sized kitchens offer Miele stainless steel appliances mounted into white 2pac and walnut veneer joinery and CaesarStone benchtops, set off by mirrored splashbacks. Pure-wool carpets floor the bedrooms with reverse-cycle heating and cooling in main bedrooms and living areas.

Low-voltage halogen downlights form part of the building’s five-star energy rating.

All apartments have basement car parking and secure storage, and swipe passes provide security to all communal areas. At street level, entry to the building is through a formal lobby with video intercoms for visitors. \ LIZ McLACHLAN lmclachlan@theweeklyreview.com.au

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Hawthorn is one of Melbourne’s most exciting suburbs with some of Australia’s highest land values.

Sought after for its heritage houses and prestigious private schools, it also has a diverse student and young professional population. Just six kilometres from Melbourne’s central business district, Hawthorn was one of Melbourne’s first settlements and its blend of premium older and contemporary houses, units and apartments highlight its heritage and desirability.

Residents enjoy exceptional shopping, eating out, public transport, leading schools, tertiary education and parks. The suburb is renowned for its cafés and restaurants. Galleria dwellers will be able to stroll across Riversdale Road and down to the Yarra in Fairview Park or along Riversdale Road and into Glenferrie Road for supermarkets, speciality shops and dining. They can catch a tram at their doorstep along routes 70 or 75 into the city and Docklands. Hawthorn and Glenferrie train stations are less than a kilometre away. \ february 29, 2012 \ The weekly review 27

deveLoping our city \ Melbourne celebrates diverse art forms, writes CHERYL CRITCHLEY.

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ew artistic pursuits spark debate like urban sculpture, Tom Nicholson handed out 30,000 A4 sheets paying which attracts the full scrutiny of city workers, visitors homage to Melbourne’s first chimney, owned by John and the popular media. Impressing a mass audience Batman and built by escaped convict William Buckley, in not necessarily versed in aesthetics is no easy task; one his Unfinished Monument to Batman’s Treaty. City workers person’s work of art is literally another’s pile of old tyres. and visitors were asked to put the sheets, which explained Undaunted, a group of talented artists competed for the the chimney’s history, above their own fireplaces to create a prestigious Melbourne Prize for Urban Sculpture, which is monument throughout the city. open to Victorian residents and rewards those prepared The $60,000 Melbourne Prize for Urban Sculpture 2011, to think outside the square – in this case Federation one of Australia’s richest art prizes, is supported by Square. the Vera Moore Foundation, the Tallis Foundation The prize Inspired by our wonderful city, the six finalists’ aims to define and the Melbourne Prize Trust. Also presented are work took over Fed Square for most of November a $10,000 Professional Development Award and a Melbourne’s last year, impressing, intriguing and challenging $5000 Civic Choice Award voted by the public. cultural visitors to rethink what they saw as art.

Hester’s abstract project won the major prize capacity Apostle No. 2, by Isaac Greener and Lucas and Greener and Maddock the development prize.

Maddock – a large polyester resin replica of the Hester’s series of propositions engaged diverse sites recently collapsed Great Ocean Road Apostle – stood out around Melbourne and a meeting place at a cinder block at the top of the stairs next to the SBS building. It played on wall in Federation Square, where passers-by were encouraged Australia’s obsession with “big” things. to take a free broadsheet documenting the activities.

Outside the National Gallery of Victoria, We the Masters, They included a hoops performance in a city car park,

by Sonia Leber and David Chesworth, called out to holding a cast meteorite in Collins Street, projecting onto a passers-by with symbols hung in trees and recorded voices wall in McIlwraith Place near the corner of Bourke Street, talking to dogs. Nearby, Clive Murray-White’s large stone gathering of sticks in the CBD to deposit at Federation sculpture of a head, Sarah Delany – a Head of Her Time, Square, congregations of dogs and “lay downs” for an serenely overlooked the square. unspecified time by a man beneath a fabric.

The other works were not so obvious. Stuart Ringholt’s Do Hester, 35, who was also part of a team that won the 2005 You Want to Talk About Sculpture involved him bringing in prize, said her work aimed to engage people and make them objects and asking visitors to discuss sculpture with him. think. “It’s to provide strategies for thinking about what sort And Bianca Hester’s A World, Fully Accessible by no Living of city we’ve constructed for ourselves,” she says. “It’s really Being encapsulated a series of installations and activities interesting to actually communicate with other human around the city in a printed broadsheet. beings that you wouldn’t normally … do in your normal,

everyday life. People really engage it in lots of different ways.”

Judges said the finalists showed a clear understanding of the role of sculpture as an active agent in civic and urban contexts, and for the ways in which their work developed and pushed the boundaries of urban sculpture into new contexts and public interactions.

“Bianca Hester’s work … addresses object, people, the city, and publication, mixing sculptural objects with performance, acoustics and movement,” they said. “Her work derives from a strong foundation in collaborative practice, considering and activating multiple sites through events and interventions.

“What it produces is something unexpected within the phenomenological texture of the city, a resonant and vivacious harnessing of the latent energies in the public realm. She enacts propositions in order to create sculptural events in the city, leaving intact the experimentation that is vital to artistic endeavour.”

First awarded in 2005, the annual Melbourne Prize was founded by Simon Warrender and is an initiative of the Committee for Melbourne. It rotates between urban sculpture, literature and music with three main objectives: To recognise and reward excellence and talent; inspire creative development; and enrich public life.

The prize aims to define Melbourne’s cultural capacity and reputation as a healthy, vibrant and creative community.

Warrender, now Melbourne Prize Trust executive director, said last year’s response was fantastic. “This result is evidence of a vibrant sculpture sector in Victoria,” he says. \ ccritchley@theweeklyreview.com.au » www.melbourneprizetrust.org

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developing our city \ Architectural photographer Dianna Snape has found her perfect niche, writes ROWENA ROBERTSON.

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rchitectural photography is a highly involved craft, and no one knows this better than Melbourne-based Dianna Snape. During her 10-year career photographing some of Melbourne’s most innovative and iconic buildings, she has swung from cranes and been at the mercy of the elements and Michael Bublé, but has consistently produced the considered, rich work for which she is now respected.

Fifteen years ago, when she was in her mid 20s, Snape was a business analyst for a computer firm developing financial software. Deciding that she didn’t want to remain in that career forever led her to photography, the same career her father had chosen. Once in her RMIT course, though, Snape struggled to find her photographic niche.

“I was always interested in the built environment; I was always interested in social context and all of those things, but I don’t think I worked out how that was going to translate to a commercial photographic career … I knew at uni that I hated fashion, I hated still life; I liked portraiture but not on a commissioning level … I remember getting to the end of second year and thinking ‘What am I going to do with this?’.”

As part of the university’s mentoring program, Snape was fortuitously paired with Australia’s foremost architectural photographer, John Gollings, who later asked her to become his assistant. This led not only to valuable practical training in photography but to world travel, many illuminating conversations with Gollings and the realisation that architectural photography was the ideal medium through which to channel her interest in the built environment and how people live.

“I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing now without that start with John Gollings,” says Snape. “It was a fabulous opportunity … The biggest learning curve for me was (discovering that) it’s one thing to be a photographer but

wrong did. We had to do this elevation on the ovals, we had to do another shot from the freeway, it was all under the pump; it was two weeks before one of the award submissions. An oil tanker broke down, a Michael Bublé concert was on, so lights were on (that we didn’t want on), the sprinklers came on, there was a personal training thing … I thought, ‘can you throw anything else at me?’.”

A recent shoot for Lyons Architecture was also challenging and somewhat frightening – and it didn’t even involve an actual building. As part of the planning for its new Swanston Academic Building for RMIT, Lyons asked Snape to take 360-degree, panoramic, “human-eye vision” images from the site, around which they would design the structure. “(I was up there) in a crane and used a 50-millimetre lens – a standard lens, which is the closest correlation to what our eye sees. Then we did these vertical shots, myer city store which involved taking 35 frames as we rotated the bucket around 12 floors or whatever it was. The crane broke, and we got stuck up there in the bucket with the it’s another to understand the language of architecture, driver and we had to call the site office. and to understand how the dialogue transpires, what’s “I’d never done anything like that before, and because important, how to be briefed. Over two years I got to of the bucket and the movement you’re not on a fixed witness how someone conducts themselves. platform, so I really wasn’t sure ’til I got back to the “I think John’s a master of composition, so I picked studio whether I was going to be able to stitch these up a lot over that time, watching how he breaks down things together … It took three hours.” a building and how he sees it, and while I wouldn’t say Snape describes her relationship with Lyons as “one In the frame: I’ve got the same style or look at it that way, I think the of the most rewarding”. “It started with Corbett (Lyon) Dianna Snape essential skills were learnt through that process.” and they just give you so much faith and respect, and it has a distinctive Snape’s own style is quite distinctive, perhaps encourages you to push boundaries, where perhaps on skill while more intuitive and “artistic” than much architectural other jobs you’d think ‘I don’t want that on my plate’.” photographing photography, and with a keen focus on detail.

Similarly, Snape’s relationship with Cox architecture.

“I’ve always admired editorial photographers Architecture has been significant – the firm (imageS and I guess what I try to do is bring some of gave her her first big break, photographing The crane courteSy of the elements of editorial photography, without Kangan Batman TAFE. The building and the broke, and Dianna Snape) all the styling, into the architectural realm,” experience remain close to her heart. we got stuck she says.

“I thought it was profoundly interesting that 12 floors up a building of that level of design was being put Snape identifies a distinct difference between the work of the new(ish) group of into a suburb like Broadmeadows,” says Snape. female architectural photographers, of which “It was a polymer engineering facility, it was she is part – along with the widely published Shannon made from plastic, it photographed amazingly, and I McGrath, Sharyn Cairns and Rhiannon Slatter – and was so new and fresh and to have that opportunity was that of their male counterparts. amazing. Cox gave me a chance on a project that I didn’t “I think (the women take) a very ballsy approach to deserve in that I didn’t have a lot behind me.” it all. They have brought a more tactile, different look Among the architecture of Melbourne, Snape counts to it, whereas with guys, they’re so keen for the ‘wham, the art deco Manchester Unity Building as her favourite, wow’ (type of shots) … Shannon McGrath probably and is also a big rap for Federation Square. “I love set a standard for that really considered, constructed, Federation Square for what it’s done for Melbourne.” broken-down type of shot, and she also does really nice In recent months Snape has spent time in France and wide work.” in Tanzania climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. She returned Snape’s own wide work is not half bad, either: her with an album of photojournalistic-style images, some recent series of Cox Architects’ AAMI Park stadium taken on an iPhone, and all demonstrating that hers is a is testament to this. The striking images belie that fact rare, ever-evolving talent. \ rowenar@ihug.com.au that the shoot was completed under some ridiculously difficult – bordering on bizarre – circumstances. » www.diannasnape.com.au “On AAMI Park everything that could possibly go february 29, 2012 \ The weekly review 31

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developIng our cIty \ Facing closure, Seven Nightclub has turned to clever design and vision to re-invent itself.

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f you walk past Seven Nightclub on any given day, The partners he is referring to are Brian Goldsmith you would never know it’s there. On the first two (Underground,) and hospitality young guns Andrew floors of an office building at 52 Albert Road, South Ryan and Tom Walker, from the Melbourne Pub Group Melbourne, the nightclub, which is synonymously (Albert Park, Middle Park and Newmarket hotels). With Melbourne, is hidden from the eyes of onlookers. more than 60 years’ experience in the industry between Perhaps the only visual markers to suggest there is an them, the team employed Six Degrees Architects – a inner layer of night-time activity are the fluorescent, firm whose industrial-inspired aesthetic has left an cylinder-shaped lights artfully displayed at indelible stamp on Melbourne’s hospitality design. different heights above the lobby.

“It’s pretty rare nightclubs are started from But as director and co-owner Samuel Daish scratch. More often then not, they’re just “It took says, this was entirely the point. businesses that are rejuvenated with a lick of a long time “We don’t want the façade to be in your and new disco lights. So this was a new to get the flow paint face because the party is inside,” says Daish. venture for all of us,” explains Daish. “A lot of right.”

“The club has never had signage in its 11 years it was trial and error. We sort of didn’t know … subtlety is key.” what we could do with the space. And being in Just over two years ago, the nightclub, spread an office building with two more floors above us across two buildings, was forced to close, as one of meant there were a lot of shared surfaces. So a lot was the sites was earmarked for a high-density residential done on the run.” development. For many, the closure signalled the end of The fit-out began with two mini cranes being used an era. to fill in a void at the front of the building. This area Fortunately, a vacant office space at 56 Albert Road – now serves as a decadent Champagne lounge, which above the original half of the club – became available for has views of the street. They also put in a new floor, lease and the team, which had expanded its ownership, steel-perforated beams, and relocated into the walls all jumped at the opportunity. the telecommunications, power and plumbing from “It was a blessing in disguise, really,” says Daish. “We the upstairs floor. It was only after they had fully gutted took it as a chance to re-invigorate the business and the area, paring it back to the concrete shell, that they start from scratch with a lot of the lessons that had been worked out the dynamics and architectural quality of learnt from my partners’ other businesses.” the space.

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“It took a long time to get the flow right. You don’t want people inside the nightclub bumping into each other all the time, and because we have got a long, thin space, it was a big challenge,” says Daish. “The stage, the biggest feature in the club, was redesigned eight or nine times. We had it in different locations, different sizes, different heights, but eventually we got it right.

“There’s no written law to the way (Six Degrees’) design works. Mark (Healy, principal architect) is just one those guys whose very hands-on. He’d come in a couple of times a week, and just really design by feel.

He’d come up with all sorts of strange and wacky, creative ideas, which would be a nightmare for the builders … but as a result of that process, you got a

really organic, well-thought-out, well-planned space that works really well.”

Activating the senses is exactly what the nightclub strives for. With purple-fabric walls, LEDs, a geometric-patterned dance floor, gold mosaic tiles, reused marble surfaces and black leathers, it’s a kaleidoscope of colour and texture.

“Although we had never done a nightclub before, it’s the same principles as anything else,” says Healy. “It’s about creating little nooks and corners where there is a potential for human interaction. We wanted to create a bit of mystery, so we painted it all black and put in this amazing lighting, so it kind of suspends people’s belief.”

Six Degrees, which is famous for reacting to newness and slick architecture, used surfaces and materials that deliver resilience and longevity needed for a nightclub environment. The interiors are rich and comfortable, suitable for drinking, dancing and socialising.

“We aimed for a softer, curvaceous space, not rectilinear or hard-edged. And the fabric, carpet and materials are all these beautiful gold and silvers, so it’s like being in a genie’s bottle,” adds Healy.

Matching world-class DJs and specially themed nights with a complex floor plan and colourful interiors, Seven Nightclub definitely fulfils Daish’s aim of being a well-designed space that encourages excitement.

“If we expect people to come here every week, it’s got to be an adventure. One week you might be meeting the love of your life, kissing in the couches behind the stage and the next you might be at the main bar having a drink with all your friends, chatting away. But what’s important is that it’s a different experience every time.” \ editorial@theweeklyreview.com.au » www.sevennightclub.com

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statUs OF the art The adage that good design lasts is clearly evident in this well-positioned Camberwell residence, writes MARIA HARRIS.

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n a scale of one to 10, Hillston in Camberwell deserves top marks. It simply has everything going for it. It is a very pretty Victorian house on an elevated site, with wonderful period rooms, a sympathetic renovation and extension, and great spaces for families with toddlers though to teens.

Its position is second to none. That was reinforced when one of the vendors, the mother of four, said that she would miss everything about the neighbourhood and its proximity to Camberwell Junction.

“I’ve always said if I can’t buy something in Camberwell, I don’t need it,” she said. “It’s been a gorgeous family home. I love the front rooms and the size of the rooms.”

When a family stays in a house for nearly 20 years, as this one has, it means that it meets their every need.

Now it is time for another family to enjoy the property.

The wide steps with Italianate balustrade leading to the verandah give Hillston an impressive street presence. On the way to the verandah you walk through a formal garden of curved, clipped box hedges enclosing

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massed planting of azaleas, and daphne. The curves continue with the arched cast-iron of the front verandah and arched bay windows. The name of the original architect, one R. J. Terrill, is engraved in the cast iron of the verandah, which is unusual in itself. Its balustrade, elevation and interior grandeur, including 4.8-metre ceilings in the central hall, also indicate that Hillston was built for someone of status despite being made from timber block work.

The hall, with big plaster pillars at its midpoint, is terrific. The six-panel internal doors to the rooms off the central hall add even more character, as do leadlight around the front door and deep skirting boards. The two front rooms with soft green walls, white ceilings and skirting boards ooze period character with white-marble mantelpieces and a bay window.

The main bedroom, also at the front, has another marble mantelpiece and an en suite and built-in wardrobe. A large, tiled family bathroom is also off the hall with a second bedroom next to it and a study opposite.

The end of the hall leads to the now-familiar open-plan living/dining/kitchen hub.

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a real crowd-pleaser

Architects matter, and this extension shows why. They know how to work out the best use of space. Architect Paul Delany supervised two extensions at this house: the first downstairs; and then a later upstairs addition.

The design is practical and thoughtful and avoids having one long hall like a bowling alley with a big room off it.

What you get at Hillston is a spacious timber-floored area that links the original building with the new extension. Floor-to-ceiling glass provides views of two gardens, one on each side of the house. A laundry with fantastic cupboard space, sewing area and outdoor access is opposite the staircase to the first floor. Neatly tucked behind another storage area, a study nook with built-in desk, shelving and computer space should gladden the heart of many mothers, as they are traditionally the parent who deals with myriad school notices, timetables and weekend sports’ rosters.

The family/living and kitchen zone is a real highlight.

Windows on the northern side provide light and the open fireplace, set in a curved hearth, provides winter warmth and atmosphere. At the other end of the room is the kitchen, with a mix of pale timber and granite in the

benches, including the island bench, extensive cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Five sets of french doors lead to the bluestone-paved outdoor entertainment terrace. The back garden consists of a central lawn with formal hedged garden with crab apples on one side and a swimming pool on the other.

A wisteria-covered walkway along the side fence leads to a double garage and workshop. A tall cypress hedge on the southern and eastern boundaries provides absolute privacy.

The second Delany addition was the first floor. Like the earlier ground-floor extension, this is also timber, which blends with the original house but does not try to mimic the house’s Victorian origins.

Off the upstairs landing, a children’s retreat is flanked by two identical bedrooms. The three rooms overlook the back garden. Both the bedrooms have built-in desks.

A third bedroom, children’s bathroom and separate toilet are also off the retreat.

As a family package, this house is a winner. The renovations and extensions are 18 years old, but again they demonstrate that good design lasts. \

mharris@theweeklyreview.com.au

(Maggie bufe)

This very popular house proved its popularity once again when 40 groups of people inspected it last Saturday. Some were seeing it for the second or third time. They loved the blend of old and new, its location and the fact that it works well for a family, said agent Greg Toogood.

Terri anderson

sam & Jo plowman

Graeme & annemarie sandilands

abbey & K aThy abouGhaTTas

Vanessa & rod Vanonselen

aGenTs - GreG TooGood & rob VicKer-willis

FInAL WORd “IT REALLY GIVES YOU ARE VERY GEnUInE FAMILY HOME FEEL.” GREG TOOGOOd – AGEnT

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canterbury

toorak

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Set in the exclusive Golden Mile precinct, Shewalton, built c1895, has a rich and varied history. Maintained to the highest of standards, a total renovation and seamless addition in 2004 perfectly re-created period features within glorious modern spaces. Contemporary caramel colour schemes and plantation shutters add style to ornate period details in this fairytale residence. As you wander around, you’re filled with a sense of grandeur. A wraparound verandah leads inside, where two magnificent formal rooms feature open fireplaces, high ceilings with intricate cornices, antique lighting and leadlight windows.

The dining room has a chandelier and bay window, and the

postcode

3126

This may be Toorak, yet a few doors away are Kooyong village shops. This Edwardian house, c1908, had a total renovation in 2007 with a second floor added to strict heritage specifications. Off the entry with chocolate-coloured floorboards is a study with a decorative open fireplace. A hatch in the floor leads to a cellar with handmade wine racks. The study opens to the large main bedroom with a fireplace. A fitted walk-through wardrobe leads to a stylish en suite with freestanding bath and double vanity. There’s a cosy period lounge, then the rear entertainment spaces, where the crisp, white kitchen features a long island bench-cum-breakfast bar. The adjoining dining and family room, with built-in cabinetry, has sliding doors that lead to a granite-tiled outdoor dining area and a sparkling pool. Upstairs is a long rumpus room that could easily be a teenager’s retreat or fourth bedroom.

Two bedrooms with built-in cupboards share a modern mosaic-tiled bathroom. \ MICHELLE OSTROW ZUKERMAN

postcode

3142

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BENNISON MACKINNON, 9864 5000 28 Warra Street Price: $2 million – $2.2 million Auction: March 3 at 11.30am 38 The weekly review \ february 29, 2012

sitting room, with french doors, leads to a lush side garden with a pond. There is a fitted study with a storeroom, and off here, stairs lead down to a 3500-bottle refrigerated cellar. An original library is breathtaking and features a bay window set under a brick arch. The kitchen has Miele appliances and overlooks the addition in a substantial family room. The staircase features antique, recast balustrades and an enormous lantern hangs overhead.

Upstairs, the large main bedroom suite has a bay window, walk-in wardrobe, fully tiled en suite and a balcony. There are three elegant bedrooms and two bathrooms. Outside, a tiled north-facing pool is surrounded by manicured plants and established trees. \ MICHELLE OSTROW ZUKERMAN

malvern

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RT EDGAR, 9826 1000 9 Woodmason Street Price: $3.7 million + Auction: March 3 at 1pm

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KAY & BURTON, 8862 8000 22 Victoria Avenue Price: $6 million + Expressions of Interest: Closing March 5 at 5pm

Architect Nicholas Day has designed a breathtaking modern family residence set in a coveted cul-de-sac. On an elevated block, more than 60 squares of living includes a lift and underground parking for six cars. A pivot door leads to the entry. American oak floors complement crisp, white walls and enormous windows.

A formal lounge room has a Heat & Glo fireplace and street views. Down a few steps are open-plan living and dining rooms. The family room has built-in cabinetry and a fireplace, and adjoins a kitchen with Miele appliances.

Doors lead to north-facing undercover dining that overlooks a lap pool with a deck ledge. Upstairs, the large main bedroom suite features a walk-through fitted wardrobe that opens to a tiled marble en suite with a bath and vanities.

Two bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and desks and share a bathroom, while a third has an en suite. The lower level features a gym, bathroom, glass-walled cellar, fitted cinema and the garage. \ MICHELLE OSTROW ZUKERMAN

postcode

3144

POSTCODE

3103

malvern east

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JELLIS CRAIG, 9810 5000 3 Ash Grove Price: $1.7 million + Auction: March 3 at 2pm

A circular driveway leads to an interesting mix of architectural styles, with arts and craft the main inluence. Built c1910, this house has a tessellated-tiled verandah with arches. The formal entry features wainscoting, ceiling panels and polished boards. The formal sitting room has a bay window over a banquette and a cast-iron fireplace with a timber mantel. Concertina doors lead to the formal dining room. The timber kitchen has European appliances and adjoins the tiled meals area and family room. A brick open fireplace warms the room, which opens to outdoor dining under a pergola. Gardens feature a large grass area, a workshop and shed. The main bedroom has a bay window, fireplace and built-in wardrobe. Timber stairs lead to a modern bathroom with vaulted ceilings, a CaesarStone double vanity and a bath. Two bedrooms open to a balcony, while a third could be a playroom or study.

Another bedroom is next to a study nook at the end of the hallway. \ MICHELLE OSTROW ZUKERMAN

hockingstuart Balwyn 9830 7000 3

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2

POSTCODE

3181

Bennison Mackinnon 9864 5000 3

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14a Burroughs Road, Balwyn .................................................................

Price: $1.4 million + .................................................................

Auction Saturday March 17 at noon .................................................................

18 Bayview Street, Prahran .................................................................

Price: $820,000 - $900,000 .................................................................

Auction Saturday March 3 at 11.30am .................................................................

An impressive blend of contemporary elegance and luxury features combine to create a magnificent house in a premium location (Balwyn High School zone).

Sublime throughout, this superb property offers a fabulous lifestyle.

Let's eat lunch @ Pure Italian, 249b Belmore Road Let's eat dinner @ Pizza Capers, 391 Belmore Road Let's drink coffee @ Mecca Latte Cafe, 5/346 Belmore Road

Hawksburn Village, Orrong Park and Victoria Gardens provide appealing surroundings for this freestanding threebedroom Victorian's large indoor and outdoor living and dining areas.

postcode

3145

Let's eat lunch @ Husk, 557 Malvern Road Let's eat dinner @ Bistro Thierry, 511 Malvern Road Let's drink coffee @ Spoonful, 543 High Street

The market messages are worth a listen t 1

he first real auction day for Melbourne’s $1 million-plus inner-east and Bayside markets started slowly – with just 29 per cent sold under the hammer. But by the end of the day, the clearance rate had lifted to a respectable 58 per cent as pass-ins were cleaned up.

What was particularly noticeable though was the continuation of the extreme unevenness of demand. Of the 46 bidders we counted across 31 auctions, half were at just five auctions – giving those auctions an average of almost five bidders per auction. Meanwhile, the other 26 auctions had an average of just under one bidder per auction.

Demand was concentrated on just a few properties: 1 Farleigh Grove, Brighton (Greg Costello, of RT Edgar) was a case in point. This was a pretty, brick Edwardian with heaps of character, in need of a reno but in a brilliant location. With a crowd of 70, a good size for Brighton, the bids came thick and fast from six separate bidders – charging from $1.65 million to a final figure of $2.22 million, a full $370,000 over the reserve price.

Competition was also fierce at another period house at 13 Talbot Crescent, Kooyong (Andrew Summons, Hocking

sold for $990,000 127 male street, Brighton

Stuart), with five bidders offering bids in fast-and-furious succession to take the opening bid of $950,000 to a final sale price of $1,161,500.

But another much-anticipated auction at 3 Christowel Street, Camberwell, had a crowd of 150 but not a single bid. This contemporary house on a generous block was passed in on a vendor bid of $3,025,000.

Sometimes it’s hard to say for certain what is creating demand for one property and not for another – although what we saw last year was a market not prepared to tolerate vendors asking high prices or properties that were inferior in quality or location. Unless demand picks up considerably, that scenario may repeat itself this year – with good results for great

MARKET MESSAGE: Our advice is to not

properties and price falls or no sales on mediocre houses.

For buyers who are waiting for prices to fall, be aware that prices already fell last year and in some cases they have continued to fall this year as well.

A case in point on price. Two identical side-by-side blocks at 125 and 127 Male Street, Brighton … land only. Both are 400 square metres and both sold at auction, only two years apart.

be drawn into buying just for buying’s sake. It’s natural for some first-up pep in the market from those buyers and sellers impatient after the eight-week summer break. But market pep doesn’t mean prices are higher than last year or you have to pay over the odds. Of course, don’t go too far the other way, if it’s priced well and you like it, don’t miss it for a few dollars by thinking that prices are guaranteed to fall.

125 Male Street \ Saturday, May 22, 2010 Leigh Hallamore. Crowd 25 Opening Bid: $1 million Bought: $1.25 million Bidders: 2

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127 Male Street \ Saturday, February 18, 2012 Nick Johnstone. Crowd 90 Opening bid: $880,000 On market: $955,000 Bought: $990,000 Bidders: 4

That’s not an isolated case. We’ve been seeing prices on some B-grade houses that are lower than 2007 prices. It’s impossible to say whether prices may fall even further or whether they will make a recovery. What we can say is we are five years into a cycle where, in many cases, we are lower now in price (2012) than what we were at the beginning (2007).

So what to do?

MARKET MESSAGE: Don’t assume

you are the only bidder on every house you are interested in. There is good demand out there for some houses, so you may have more competition than you think. But while there are lots of bidders buzzing around a small number of houses, there are plenty of other properties attracting no interest. So take with a grain of salt an agent’s claim that a property has massive amounts of interest. It may, it may not. You need to do your due diligence, you need to have flexible negotiation strategies and you need a clear plan.

It’s likely to be an interesting year ahead. \ Mal JaMes Principal Buyer advocate 0408 107 988 \ 9804 3133 We Only Buy HOMes www.james.net.au

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canterbury Monomeath may well be Canterbury’s most famous avenue, where mini-mansions are dotted along what used to be the grounds of Monomeath manor. No.16 is a renovated Californian bungalow, where modern elements match the ornate style.

Enviable outdoors combine with excellent zoning, where a ground-floor parents’ retreat is a world away from the upstairs children’s living. A glamorous circular driveway leads to an undercover carport and portico. The front formal sitting and dining rooms are elegant, while the entertainment hub includes a classic kitchen with marble benchtops.

The family room opens to the outdoors, and off the family room is the parents’ wing with a large bedroom and a walk-through wardrobe to a huge marble-tiled en suite. Pavers surround the outdoor dining area, while an enormous resort-style pool area features seating, a shallow wet area for children and a spa.

Upstairs are four light-filled bedrooms. Two have modern en suites and the other two share an interconnecting bathroom. One of the bedrooms and the central upstairs lounge open to a substantial balcony overlooking the pool.

Nearby, stairs leads down to a billiards room with an adjoining fitted cinema. A second set of stairs leads down to separate living quarters, which services the pool area with a kitchen, bathroom, sauna and garage. \ michelle ostrow zukerman

postcode

3126

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marshall white, 9822 9999 16 monomeath avenue Price: $4.5 million + auction: March 3 at 1.30pm

POSTCODE

3123

Kay & Burton Hawthorn 8862 8000 4

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2

POSTCODE

3103

Fletchers Balwyn North 9859 9561 3

1

2

POSTCODE

3124

Noel Jones Camberwell 9809 2000 3

2

2

POSTCODE

3205

RT Edgar Toorak 9826 1000 4

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2 Buley Street, Hawthorn East .................................................................

Price: $3 million + .................................................................

Auction Saturday March 3 at 2pm .................................................................

34 Yongala Street, Balwyn .................................................................

Price: $1.35 million .................................................................

Private sale .................................................................

14 Dower Street, Camberwell .................................................................

Price: $730,000 + .................................................................

Auction Saturday March 17 at 1pm .................................................................

176 Cecil Street, South Melbourne .................................................................

Price: $1.9 million + .................................................................

For sale Expressions of interest closing March 19 .................................................................

Situated close to the local shopping village, schools and freeway, this stunning two-storey house features four bedrooms, three en suites, two living rooms, granite Bosch kitchen, home theatre and a pool.

Let's eat lunch @ Home Dining Room, 601 Burwood Road Let's eat dinner @ Lulo, 798 Glenferrie Road Let's drink coffee @ Chapel Bakery Cafe, 753 Glenferrie Road

Instantly appealing and ideally located in one of Balwyn´s iconic tree-lined streets stands this enticing Californian bungalow.

A perfect opportunity to sympathetically renovate or build a new luxury residence.

A refined approach to renovation has achieved exceptional results in a leafy setting. North-facing spaces incorporate a Bosch kitchen, crystal-pendant lighting, heating and cooling, private decking, garden, store room and OSP. Let's eat lunch @ Purple Sands, 180 Camberwell Road Let's eat dinner @ Italy 1, 823 Burke Road Let's drink coffee @ Bread & Butter Cafe, 2 Burke Avenue

An outstanding townhouse offering familysize accommodation and open living spaces complete with city views. This residence provides for a low-maintenance and secure lifestyle. Perfect inner-city location, only a short stroll to the CBD. Let's eat lunch @ The Fleece, 120 Montague Street Let's eat dinner @ Wood N Chimney, 332 Clarendon Street Let's drink coffee @ The Olive Tree, 19 Park Street

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Let's eat lunch @ Pure Italian, 249B Belmore Road Let's eat dinner @ Jazz Ria, 228 Whitehorse Road Let's drink coffee @ Snow Pony, 95 Whitehorse Road

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You could be excused for thinking you were deep in the countryside with birds chirping and a reserve right next door, but a short walk to Maling Road and the Balwyn shops will make you quickly realise you’ve struck an enviable balance between peace and proximity. This house, with its lush garden and trees, is a rare find. The living area is airy and floods with warm afternoon sunshine.

In winter the open fireplace should keep everyone warm.

A step up from the lounge to the dining room provides an open entertainment area. The large, white kitchen, with heaps of bench space and cupboards, opens to the dining room. Three bedrooms – the main with an en suite and walk-in wardrobe – are along the right-hand side of the house. A study or fourth bedroom is next to the main bedroom. This house is walking distance to Fintona Girls’ School and Camberwell Grammar. However, baby boomers who want to downsize and don’t want an apartment may also be interested in it. \ elizabeth anile

postcode

3103

2

hOCKinG StUart, 9830 7000 15 Vauxhall road Price: $1.2 million – $1.3 million auction: March 3 at 12.30pm

POSTCODE

3144

Abercromby´s Real Estate Pty Ltd 9864 5300 4

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2

POSTCODE

3002

RT Edgar Toorak 9826 1000 3

2

armadale

3

3143

2

Kay & bUrtOn, 9820 1111 4/69 Denbigh road Price: $900,000 + auction: March 4 at 11am

POSTCODE

1

2

This block of eight units has been carved from the bones of an old church – four from the church itself, and four from the hall. The building that stands today was constructed in 1902 and designed by prominent turn-of-the-19th-century architects Sydney Smith & Ogg. The buildings were sold in 1999, then converted into apartments, winning an award for best heritage design from the City of Stonnington in 2002. And it’s easy to see why – the apartment soars under what is (literally!) a cathedral ceiling. Hues of brown and cream match a design that makes clever use of available space; the main bedroom is on the ground floor, while the other two are upstairs, open to the central space but hard to see from below. The floor plan is open enough to be flexible, with spaces that can be used for any purpose. A north-west orientation provides lots of light, the granite kitchen has Miele appliances, the polished timber floors sparkle and shine, and it’s as pretty outside as it is in. \ hari raj

postcode

3103

Jellis Craig 9810 5000 3

1

POSTCODE

2

3207

Marshall White 9822 9999 3

2

1

1 Glenview Avenue, Malvern .................................................................

Price: $1.8 million + .................................................................

Auction Saturday March 17 at 11.30am .................................................................

121 Grey Street, East Melbourne .................................................................

Price: $2 million+ .................................................................

Auction Saturday March 24 at 11am .................................................................

14 Carrigal Street, Balwyn .................................................................

Price: $800,000 + .................................................................

Auction Saturday 3rd March at 10am .................................................................

38 Clarke Street, Port Melbourne .................................................................

Price: $1 million + .................................................................

Auction Saturday March 3 at 2.30pm .................................................................

Designed so that northern light washes over its inviting spaces and close to Malvern Central school, great cafés and Glenferrie Road, this four-bedroom, fourbathroom, modern residence is a highly desirable family domain.

Let's eat lunch @ Sissi & Co, 1290 Malvern Road Let's eat dinner @ Sukhumvit Thai, 1258 Malvern Road Let's drink coffee @ Third Earth Cafe, 1461 Malvern Road

An outstanding lifestyle purchase for those who desire absolute convenience. This stunning renovated Victorian terrace, c1867, boasts a stylish array of contemporary appointments designed to complement its original character.

Let's eat lunch @ Zio's Restaurant, 14 Lansdowne Street Let's eat dinner @ Le Gourmet, 366 Albert Street Let's drink coffee @ The Commune, 2 Parliament Place

Beautifully positioned alongside greenbelt parklands, this unique house offers a delightfully sun-flooded family environment amid garden-decked outdoor areas. It also features a spacious formal living (gas fire), dining and European kitchen.

Let's eat lunch @ Snow Pony, 95 Whitehorse Road Let's eat dinner @ Mabrown, 190 Belmore Road Let's drink coffee @ All About Coffee, 335 Whitehorse Road

Transformed from cottage origins into a contemporary residence offering three bedrooms, two bathrooms, the luxury of a study/retreat in addition to superb indoor/ outdoor dimensions. A freestanding Edwardian of immense lifestyle appeal.

Let's eat lunch @ Daimonji, 179 Clarendon St Let's eat dinner @ The Clarendon Hotel, 209 Clarendon St Let's drink coffee @ Deadman Espresso, 35 Market St february 29, 2012 \ The weekly review 41

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The first thing you will notice about this new house is the combination of textured dark wood, neat brickwork and modern rendered panels within its eclectic façade.

Finished less than a fortnight ago and close to schools, parks and the bay, it has a glorious lap pool, landscaped gardens, outdoor dining area and rear timber deck. Inside, white porcelain tiles guide you into the formal lounge, where views of the pool and stone garden illuminate the space. Cleverly placed windows bring the outside in, while Smeg appliances, CaesarStone benches and a butler’s pantry sum up the contemporary kitchene.

Taking advantage of the natural light from the north, folding doors surround the living hub extending the huge space outdoors. Upstairs, a central lounge succeeds in translating the bedrooms, with matching stone en suites and built-in wardrobes, into family connectivity. The main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and an en suite with a double vanity. \ eddie moRton

postcode

3187

3

noel Jones, 9809 2000 10 Connor street Price: $2 million + auction: March 3 at 11am

POSTCODE

3101

Jellis Craig 9810 5000 3

2

POSTCODE

6

3124

Kay & Burton Hawthorn 8862 8000 4

2

2

balwyn north

3

2

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baRRY Plant, 9387 0611 1 Kyora Parade Price: $1 million – $1.1 million auction: March 3 at 1pm

POSTCODE

3143

Nestled in the heart of the sought-after Riverside Estate, this house ticks all the boxes. Built in the 1940s, the house has been restumped and rewired in the past seven years and had some refurbishments along the way. The symmetrical, spacious bedrooms are on the left side of the house, each with a lovely view of the garden and plenty of cupboard space. The modern kitchen, with timber cupboards and stainless steel appliances, has a meals area next to it and is near the dining room. On the back wall, timber-framed double doors lead to the elevated deck, ideal for outdoor entertaining and barbecues. The deck looks over a huge north-facing backyard that is bordered by large trees and the elevation provides a view of Balwyn and its rooftops. There is even a cubby house and a flourishing vegie patch and herb garden. A pool can easily be added if desired. The property is close to St Bede’s Primary School and North Balwyn Village. \ elizabeth anile

postcode

3104

Marshall White 9822 9999 3

1

POSTCODE

1

3122

Jellis Craig 9810 5000 3

2

222 Cotham Road, Kew .................................................................

Price: $1.3 million + .................................................................

Auction Saturday March 3 at 2pm .................................................................

11 Wiringa Avenue, Camberwell .................................................................

Price: $1.4 million + .................................................................

Auction Saturday March 3 at 10am .................................................................

618 Orrong Road, Armadale .................................................................

Price: $900,000 + .................................................................

Auction Saturday March 3 at 10.30am .................................................................

26 Smart Street, Hawthorn .................................................................

Price: $1.15 million + .................................................................

Auction Saturday March 3 at noon .................................................................

Blessed with sun-drenched interiors and sensational space, this generous family house has undergone a contemporary renovation, adding further appeal. One vast indoor/outdoor living and dining zone caters superbly to family entertaining.

Let's eat lunch @ La Q, 223 High Street Let's eat dinner @ San Choi on Kew, 300 High Street Let's drink coffee @ Ora Cafe, 156 Pakington Street

Located close to local schools, parks, shops and trams, this family-oriented house features four large bedrooms, study, premium kitchen and a versatile family area with gas fireplace and bi-fold doors that open on to a child-friendly backyard.

Let's eat lunch @ The Conte, 770 Riversdale Road Let's eat dinner @ Charntra, 740 Riversdale Road Let's drink coffee @ Punto, 224 Camberwell Road

Expansive Orrong Park unfolds directly opposite this stunning architect-renovated Victorian featuring a peaceful ambience, stylish designer interior and secluded rear entertainment area.

A picturesque Victorian Tresistres (c1880s), nestled in this tightly held parkside pocket, combines classic cottage charm, modern comforts with fireside living, large dining, a luxuriantly secluded rear garden oasis and rear ROW. Let's eat lunch @ Liar Liar Cafe, 90 Kinkora Road Let's eat dinner @ Rococo, 797 Glenferrie Road Let's drink coffee @ Chapel Bakery, 753 Glenferrie Road

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Let's eat lunch @ The Orchard, 24 Beatty Avenue Let's eat dinner @ Chez Bob, 22 Beatty Avenue Let's drink coffee @ Treat, 736 Malvern Road

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W. b. simPsOn & sOn, 9328 1213 59 Urquhart street Price: $1.4 million + auction: March 3 at 11am

After years of watching and wondering, real-estate buffs saw this house for the first time when it was opened to the public.

And what they saw was a world frozen in time – c1920s. This house in Hawthorn’s Urquhart Estate has never previously been sold. The vendor’s parents built it in 1928, their two sons grew up here and one lived here until recently. Grand formal rooms have sweeping, curved windows with amethyst leadlights, original fireplaces, ornate ceilings and hardwood floors. The kitchen still has a wood stove and early electric cooker. The halls are lined with dark timber panelling and a solid-timber staircase leads to three upstairs rooms off the landing.

Nothing much has changed here since the toilet was brought inside some time last century, yet the floor plan is remarkably serviceable and, apart from a few cracks, the house is in excellent condition. Its north-facing backyard and location make it very appealing to families. \ maria harris

postcode

3122

balwyn north

3

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FletChers, 9859 9561 22 Jolie Vue road Price: $790,000 – $870,000 auction: March 3 at 1pm

If location is a must, then it doesn’t get much better than this. The Bellevue shops and primary school are a stone’s throw away, the Koonung Creek bike trail is nearby and even the Camberwell Golf Course is a short walk … and the house sits in the highly sought-after Balwyn High School zone. The property is a prime candidate for a keen renovator but has enough rustic charm to be enjoyed as is. Jolie Vue Road is quiet and peaceful, and with a front garden full of trees and flowers, the serenity extends beyond the road and envelopes the house. The main action goes on upstairs, as below sits a large two-car garage and storage area. The best thing about being elevated off the street is the gorgeous view, which can be enjoyed either on the porch with a cup of tea or while eating dinner with the family in the dining quarter.

And while the three bedrooms are big enough and the kitchen has plenty of bench space, the large double-tiered backyard is sure to seal the deal. \ elizabeth anile

postcode

3104

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GreVille reCOrds 152 Greville Street, 9510 3012 Greville Records is more like a music institution than a record shop. Established more than 30 years ago, the shop’s guestbook features some big names, including Pearl Jam, the Beastie Boys and Radiohead. Owner Warwick Brown not only buys second-hand records and sells an array of new and used music, he has also built up an impressive collection of tour posters and other rare music paraphernalia.

It is rumoured that Greville Records is so popular and well known that Neil Young once invited Brown on stage during a Melbourne concert. \

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maG natiOn 110-112 Greville Street, 9533 7087 As you enter the shop, the first thing you see is a sign painted on the wall, “everything in this store can be touched, felt and browsed … except for our staff”. Welcome to Mag Nation. Once inside, it’s easy to see why so many people spend hours here. With comfy leather couches and coffees made to order, time flies by browsing the latest gossip magazines and specialist international titles. But Mag Nation is much more than just magazines: unique greeting cards, beautiful stationery and a small selection of quirky homewares line the shelves. \

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GreVille nails 124 Greville Street, 9533 6660

brazilian bUtterFly 119 Greville Street, 9510 1974

massiVe Wieners 113 Greville Street

Only a year old, Greville Nails has already made a big impact for locals and visitors to Greville Street.

Greville Nails is exactly what you want in a nail salon – it is quick, reliable, has a huge range of nail colours on hand (all OPI polishes) with the added bonus that they’re also very reasonably priced; only $45 for a manicure and pedicure.

And, unlike many nail salons around, Greville Nails is a small boutique; it has only three massage chairs available for pedicures, so you can be assured that it will never be overcrowded or overwhelming. \

You may know that Brazilian Butterfly salons look after all your waxing needs. However, what you may not realise is they now do so much more than that. Whether you’re after a spray tan, need your eyelashes or eyebrows tinted, or need hair removal, Brazilian Butterfly is the place where you can do it all. Constantly expanding with more than 20 salons around Australia, the folks at Brazilian Butterfly have even created their own skincare range, specialising in caring for skin before and after treatments at their salons. \

Massive Wieners is a new addition to Greville Street and no doubt it’s here to stay. Opened by Dave Brennan and Liam Magee, Massive Wieners is effectively a fancy hot-dog stand in a fantastic location. With a great selection of hot dogs on its menu, including the Classic Wiener, the Kraut Wiener, the Vegan-Friendly Wiener (made from soy) and the Chilli Wiener, you’re bound to find one you like. It even has a Massive Wieners truck that you may find on the road and at various events so you can grab a hot dog wherever you are. \ kate hOPkins

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brighton east Its rare to have your own park-sized botanic gardens, and even rarer to have it set over 1400 square metres on two titles.

This one-of-a-kind residence is gloriously peaceful, enjoying verdant views from every window. A rear extension in 2002 allows for a work-from-home situation, with a separate entry leading to a church-style mezzanine office with a lower-level kitchenette.

A tree-lined circular drive with a water feature is a befitting entry to this garden wonderland. A huge front sitting room features symmetrical windows, which are throughout, and an open fireplace. The adjoining dining overlooks the gardens and opens to the modern white kitchen. Steps lead down to an incredible, light family room with built-in cabinetry. Two sets of french doors lead off here, one to a paved outdoor dining area set among established palm trees and the other to the pool. A secret garden is set among hedges and features the original stone fishpond under a bridge and a nearby cubby house.

Back inside, a door off the family room leads to the separate mezzanine. Upstairs, two bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and share a white-tiled bathroom with a bath.

The main bedroom overlooks the gardens and has a walk-through wardrobe to an en suite. The fourth bedroom or study has a creeper growing over the windows and feels a little like being in a tree house. \ michelle ostrow zukerman

postcode

3187

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marshall white, 9822 9999 734 hawthorn road Price: $1.9 million + auction: March 3 at 1.30pm

brighton

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Aldgour, said to have been Church Street Hill’s mansion of the day, is a magnificent, solid-brick Victorian residence. Still graceful and full of period splendour, a wraparound verandah overlooks a terraced garden with 100-year-old camellias and established trees.

Inside, long and wide halls, high, domed ceilings with multicoloured ceiling roses and curved moulded cornices make for large, airy rooms where you can’t help but gaze upward. Colourful leadlight windows and doors, traditional lighting and fireplaces with marble overmantels also give a regal feel.

Three bedrooms and a study with a wall of cabinetry surround the enormous grand central dining room. The

postcode

3186

main bedroom has front-garden views and is next to the elegant formal sitting room with heavy drapes over a bay window. There is a new, modern bathroom, then the rear addition to the house, where light beams in from every direction.

The kitchen, set under atrium-style window, features granite benchtops and Ilve appliances. Off here, a family room with a Heat & Glo fireplace opens to a paved outdoor dining terrace set over the garage, which is accessed from a right-of-way. Back inside, steps lead down to a glass sunroom with a sliding door to the picturesque gardens.

Here, a pool is set among established trees and a lawn area surrounds a hexagonal outdoor retreat. \ michelle ostrow zukerman

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kaY & Burton, 9592 6522 192 church street Price: $4 million Private sale

sold After Auction 25 winmalee road, balwyn

Address

sold After Auction 23 fairmont Avenue, camberwell

AGeNT PAGe

Abbotsford

brighton

1-59/205 Gipps st Bennison Mackinnon 131

2/1 Chatsworth Ave 2a Marion st

Albert PArk

brighton eAst

2 Kerford rd

Greg Hocking 141

ArmAdAle 1/1 Bell st 22a Mercer rd 38 Lambeth Ave 1/22 Myamyn st

RT Edgar 51 Marshall White 70 Marshall White 72 Bennison Mackinnon 135

Ashburton 8 Nairn st 1 & 2, 153 High st

Noel Jones Noel Jones

63 63

RT Edgar Marshall White Marshall White Marshall White Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Kay & Burton Hocking Stuart Hocking Stuart

60 81 81 82 95 96 97 98 102 117 117 118 118 152 163 165

Marshall White Marshall White Marshall White Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Fletchers Fletchers Fletchers Fletchers Fletchers Fletchers

79 80 82 99 119 119 120 120 121 138 138 139 139 140 140

bAlwYn 79 Yarrbat Ave 3/7 Grey st 4 Conway Cres 124 Winmalee rd 14 Carrigal st 33 Jurang st 13 Palmer Ave 274 Union rd 8 Angle rd 12 Bernborough Ave 1a Austin st 1/7-9 Leonard st 918 Burke rd 20 Grosvenor Pde 15 Vauxhall rd 14a Burroughs rd

bAlwYn north 84 Mountain View rd 48 Inverness Way 434 Balwyn rd 75 Cityview rd 3 Minerva Ave 301 Belmore rd 1/54 severn st 26 Moody st 21 Yeneda st 37 doncaster rd 9 Tower rd 2 sylvander st 22 Jolie Vue rd 1 Glamis Crt 3/1 Nicholson st

birregurrA 2880 Cape Otway rd Bruce Falk Property 171

bittern 2632 Frankston Flinders rd

RT Edgar

52

blAck rock 11 First st

Kay & Burton 161

blAckburn north 17-21 Junction rd

Jellis Craig 100

10 Connor st 734 Hawthorn rd

Marshall White 83 Kay & Burton 160

Noel Jones Marshall White

64 74

143 Fordham Ave O’Donoghues First National 2/15 Tyrone st Noel Jones 11 Mayfield Ave Marshall White 51 rowell Ave Marshall White 6/694 riversdale rd Marshall White 9/596 riversdale rd Woodards 90a Glyndon rd Jellis Craig 244 Highfield rd Jellis Craig 11 Wiringa Ave Kay & Burton 19 Waterloo st Abercromby’s

61 64 83 84 84 93 101 121 157 169

cAmberwell

cAnterburY 9/6 Balwyn rd O’Donoghues First National 61 7 Alexandra Ave Noel Jones 65 16 Monomeath Ave Marshall White 69 16 Myrtle rd Marshall White 85 9 Cross st Jellis Craig 122 22 Victoria Ave Kay & Burton 151

Marshall White

76

deePdene 1-3 Palm Gve 25 Campbell rd

Marshall White 66 Hocking Stuart 164

eAst melbourne 7/6 Webb Ln 121 Grey st

RT Edgar RT Edgar

57 60

elwood 67 Ormond esp

Kay & Burton 154

fern hill 321 & 350 Chanters Ln

RT Edgar

54

RT Edgar Marshall White Jellis Craig Fletchers Kay & Burton Kay & Burton

58 85 103 137 150 158

glen iris 3/285 Tooronga rd 20 saxby rd 4 Francis Cres 3 station Ave 35a Peate Ave 39 denman Ave

20 Bell st 68/8 Wallen rd

sold for $1.525 million 21 nicholson street, south Yarra

Hocking Stuart 165 Hocking Stuart 165

hAwthorn eAst 23 Broomfield rd 13 Jaques st 13 Leura Gve 2 Buley st

Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Kay & Burton

106 107 108 146

RT Edgar

60

30-36 Thomas rd

kew 38 Alfred st 49 Argyle rd 222 Cotham rd 10 davis st 7 ross st 2 Annadale st 13 May st 23 Park Cres 3/60 Peel st 3/19 Grandview Tce 5 Tregarron Ave 5 New st

hAwthorn 2 Myrtle st Marshall White 86 robinson rd Marshall White 4/561 Glenferrie rd Woodards 26 smart st Jellis Craig 36 Wattle rd Jellis Craig 1/19 Glen st Jellis Craig 4 Osborne Crt Jellis Craig 59 Urquhart st WB Simpson & Son 33 Kooyongkoot rd Kay & Burton 10a Creswick st Kay & Burton 345a elphin Gve Caine

86 86 94 104 105 122 123 141 147 153 162

60 White Ave 9 elm Gve

Marshall White Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Fletchers Kay & Burton Kay & Burton

73 109 110 111 112 123 124 124 125 140 149 158

Jellis Craig 125 Fletchers 141

kooYong 110 elizabeth st 7/1 Monaro rd

Marshall White 87 Bennison Mackinnon 135

lAncefield dons Ln

17 Coppin Gve 26a repton rd 11 Bates st

Kay & Burton 148 Abercromby’s 166 Abercromby’s 168

Bruce Falk Property 171

mAin ridge 1308 Mornington-Flinders rd RT Edgar

1501/505 st Kilda rd 7e/481 st Kilda rd

Marshall White 68 Kay & Burton 157

middle PArk RT Edgar

Jellis Craig 113 Kay & Burton 159

mont Albert north 1 Goddard Crt

Jellis Craig 126

north melbourne 86 Macaulay rd

Marston & Cook 170

northcote 32 Bastings st

Jellis Craig 114

Port melbourne 606/108 Bay st 5 Pier st

RT Edgar Marshall White

61 90

RT Edgar

59

23 Westbourne st Marshall White 1-9/573 High st Bennison Mackinnon 3/42 Grandview Gve Kay & Burton 11 spring st Kay & Burton 39 earl st Hocking Stuart

90 132 155 162 166

3698 Point Nepean rd

PrAhrAn

PrAhrAn eAst RT Edgar

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red hill south

9 Woodmason st RT Edgar 46 7 Fraser st RT Edgar 48 50 dixon st RT Edgar 57 1 Northbrook Ave Marshall White 75 15 & 17 somers Ave Marshall White 78 18a Hornsby st Marshall White 87 4 Plant st Marshall White 88 35 Claremont Ave Bennison Mackinnon 134 18-20 Cummins Gve Kay & Burton 159 1 Glenview Ave Abercromby’s 167

richmond 1 Moorhouse st 30 Goodwood st 8 shaw st 142 Brighton st 41 erin st

176 Cecil st

RT Edgar

56

2101/7 Yarra st 286 domain rd 19 ralston st 58 Tivoli rd

RT Edgar 56 Bennison Mackinnon 133 Bennison Mackinnon 135 Kay & Burton 155

st kildA TBM

94

Noel Jones Marshall White Marshall White Marshall White Marshall White Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Fletchers Kay & Burton Hocking Stuart

65 77 91 91 92 115 116 127 128 136 160 166

5/568 Toorak rd Noel Jones 4/82 Mathoura rd Marshall White 67a Clendon rd Marshall White 11/245 Kooyong rd Marshall White 62/546 Toorak rd TBM 4b/516 Toorak rd TBM 4/264 Williams rd Jellis Craig 28 Warra st Bennison Mackinnon 46 Canberra rd Kay & Burton 16 selborne rd Kay & Burton 135 Canterbury rd Kay & Burton 24 Tashinny rd Kay & Burton 33 evans Crt Kay & Burton 2/744 Orrong rd Kay & Burton 23 May rd Kay & Burton 101 Canterbury rd Abercromby’s

62 71 92 93 93 94 128 134 142 143 144 156 156 162 162 169

surreY hills 1 & 1a Beech st 107 Croydon rd 18 Howell Ave 8 sir Garnet rd 19 Theodore st 8 durham rd 10 Queen st 47 Broughton rd 3/5 Middlesex rd 48 Boisdale st 32 Kingston rd 15 Anderson rd

toorAk

PortseA

52 Paringa rd

south melbourne

28 The esplanade

14 York st 8 Trafalgar st

mAlvern

Kay & Burton 161

RT Edgar Jellis Craig Bennison Mackinnon Bennison Mackinnon Kay & Burton

50 127 129 133 145

RT Edgar

53

somers 9 south sea rd

woodend 4 samuel Crt

Keatings 171

YArrA Junction 70 summerhill rd RT Edgar *listings provided by campaigntrack.

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mAlvern eAst 22a Ferncroft Ave RT Edgar 47 1261 Malvern rd RT Edgar 58 94 Tooronga rd Noel Jones 65 12 emo rd Marshall White 88 123 Manning rd Marshall White 89 4 Goode st Marshall White 89 3 Ash Gve Jellis Craig 126 20 Coppin st Bennison Mackinnon 130

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mont Albert

42 Chatsworth rd 61

sold for $1.77 million 113 claremont Avenue, malvern

south YArrA

melbourne

35 Canterbury rd

heAlesville

kew eAst

cAulfield south 13 Amelia st

sold After Auction 3a mernda road, kooyong

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AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

MALVERN 9 Woodmason Street Stunning north facing 4 or 5 bedroom Nicholas Day designed family residence featuring enormous living areas, 6 car basement and lift minutes to High St shops and major schools. Informal sitting room, formal lounge and dining flowing to family room and gourmet kitchen opening to garden with heated pool. Lower level features home theatre, gym, full bathroom and cellar. Upstairs: Vast main bedroom with elevated outlook, ensuite and WIRs, 2nd bedroom also with ensuite and WIR, 2 further bedrooms with built in robes and main bathroom. Includes zoned heat/cooling and alarm. Land approx 610m2.

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Auction Saturday 3rd March at 1.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) View Wednesday & Thursday 2.00 - 2.45pm Saturday from 12.30pm Call Simon Hicks 0413 713 000 Jeremy Fox 0418 339 650 Office 10 Wallace Avenue, Toorak 9826 1000

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MALVERN EAST 22 Ferncroft Avenue Perfectly positioned in a tranquil cul de sac opposite Hedgeley Dene Gardens, this stunning new luxury residence showcases approx. 67 squares of living and is beautifully appointed throughout. Comprises 4 double bedrooms (2 with ensuites) plus study, generous formal room, Miele equipped kitchen overlooking large informal living/meals area, upstairs additional living area ideal as teenage retreat and downstairs home theatre and gym or 4th living room. Heat/cooling, 5 car basement parking, solar heated in-ground infinity pool, cellar and 10,000 L water tanks. NOTE: ON ITS OWN TITLE.

Expressions of Interest Closing Monday 5th March at 5.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) View Wed 1.00 - 1.30pm & 5.30 - 6.00pm & Sat 3.00 - 3.30pm Call Mark Wridgway 0419 510 777 Kylie Schubert 0408 366 468 Office 10 Wallace Avenue, Toorak 9826 1000

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MALVERN 7 Fraser Street Superbly finished architect designed town residence with 4 car garage, situated a short stroll from Malvern Gardens, High St and Glenferrie Rd shops/restaurants. The generous formal and informal open plan living areas feature stained European Oak floors opening onto a private landscaped courtyard. Gaggenau equipped kitchen with marble benches and butler’s pantry complement 3 double bedrooms each with a beautifully appointed fully tiled ensuite, separate study and powder room. Views to the Dandenong Ranges, alarm, watering system and heat/cool complete this homes already impressive list of credentials.

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Auction View Call Office

Saturday 3rd March at 1.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) Wednesday 12.00 - 12.30pm & Saturday from 12.30pm Mark Wridgway 0419 510 777 Kylie Schubert 0408 366 468 10 Wallace Avenue, Toorak 9826 1000

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PRAHRAN EAST 42 Chatsworth Road This beautifully renovated period residence on one of Prahran’s premier tree lined streets between the highly sought Hawksburn Village and High Street shops and restaurants, opens to a stunning 15 metre north facing lap pool and courtyard gardens. 2 large bedrooms, main with ensuite, BIR and direct access to lap pool, 2nd bathroom, study/3rd bedroom, gourmet kitchen with Euro appliances, open plan lounge and dining rooms with open fireplace all opening to rear garden and lap pool. Off street car parking, heating and cooling, attic storage, security and a deep allotment of approx 43 metres.

Auction Saturday 17th March at 12.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) View Wednesday & Saturday 12.00 - 12.30pm Call Tim Wilson 0419 726 769 Anthony Grimwade 0418 382 226 Office 10 Wallace Avenue, Toorak 9826 1000

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RICHMOND 1 Moorhouse Street Circa 1886 restored Victorian residence beautifully renovated and only seconds walk to Bridge Road, transport and a short stroll to MCG, Fitzroy Gardens and the CBD. Featuring: Formal sitting room and separate dining both with open fireplaces, 2 bedrooms both with built in robes, marble bathroom, Euro kitchen, laundry, open plan living and dining with retracting glass walls to outdoor entertaining area. Upstairs: Study, master suite with walk in robes, marble ensuite, all opening to balcony and 2nd entertainer’s area with city glimpses. Alarm, off-street car parking for 2 cars and heating/cooling.

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Auction Saturday 24th March at 2.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) View Wednesday 12.00 - 12.30pm & Thursday 6.00 - 6.30pm Saturday 2.00 - 2.30pm Call Sarah Case 0439 431 020 Jeremy Fox 0418 339 650 Office 10 Wallace Avenue, Toorak 9826 1000

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ARMADALE 1 Bell Street 'Belle Armadale' An elegant and luxurious 3 storey building only a short stroll to High Street Armadale shops and cafes, comprising 8 expansive single level apartments, designed by renowned architect Christopher Doyle. Each magnificent apartment offers 3 bedroom plus study configuration with huge open plan living areas, generous outdoor living spaces and 2-3 secure car spaces.

CONSTRUCTION ALMOST COMPLETE, STAMP DUTY SAVINGS STILL AVAILABLE, ACT NOW! GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT COMPLETED READY TO INSPECT.

Private Sale View

By Appointment Web www.bellearmadale.com.au Call Mark Wridgway 0419 510 777 Kylie Schubert 0408 366 468 Office 10 Wallace Avenue, Toorak 9826 1000

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BITTERN 2632 Frankston Flinders Road "Villa Capella" Without question one of the peninsula’s most decadent lifestyle properties set among 42 acres of manicured botanic gardens, vines and olive groves; all overlooking a magnificent ornamental lake, this outstanding Mt Gambier limestone residence is the ultimate rural retreat. Features bespoke and imported fittings, solar-heated pool, glorious alfresco entertaining, chef’s dream kitchen/ pantry, huge winery/barn, a four-bay machinery shed and triple garage.

Private Sale View Inspection by Private Appointment Web 2632frankstonflindersrd.com.au Call Michael Phoenix 0408 675 361 Office 43 Cook Street, Flinders 5989 0599

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SOMERS “Illiac” 9 South Sea Road Iconic ‘Hamptons’ style beach house in a prized and tightly held, absolute beachfront location with quiet unspoiled beaches, just 1 hour from Melbourne. Step down through sculptured, coastal gardens to sand and sea at the bottom of the garden, in this magical seaside hamlet.

Architect designed and finished to international standards features include cliff-top horizon pool, 4-5 bedrooms, study, self-contained boathouse with private jetty and spectacular views to Phillip Island, Seal Rock and The Nobbies.

Expressions of Interest Closing Friday 16th March at 5.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) View Inspection by Private Appointment Call Michael Phoenix 0408 675 361 Warwick Anderson 0418 320 873 Office 43 Cook Street Flinders 5989 0599

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200 ACRES 88 ACRES

FERN HILL via WOODEND 321 & 350 Chanters Lane Albermoor - Outstanding rural holding of 200 acres (80.9ha) with some of the finest country in the district with genuine income potential. The large homestead has been recently extended being sympathetic to its 19 century origins. Fantastic infrastructure including shearing shed, and productive drinkable bore. The adjoining 88 acres (35.61ha) of highly productive land and stands of ancient gums and blackwoods to be auctioned separately. Also has stunning views through to Mount Macedon to build a new home in a premier location in Macedon Ranges, yet only 1 hour from Melbourne CBD. 54 The weekly review \ february 29, 2012

Auction View Call Office

Saturday 24th March at 11.00am & 11.30am Saturday 1.00 - 1.30pm Tom May 0413 996 185 Beverley Higgs 0448 271 222 124 High Street, Woodend 5427 1222

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YARRA VALLEY "Bulong Estate" Yarra Junction 112 of the finest grape growing acres (with 80 under vine) confirmed by award winning wines and accolades. Suitable soil, required elevation, preferred aspect, abundant water, easily traversed topography and magnificent living environment. Architect-designed restaurant/cellar door facility with seating for 60+ patrons, adjacent winery and farm buildings, superb 40sq (approx) 4 bedroom residence overlooking the property and surrounding mountains. Located only 1 Âź hours Melbourne.

Expressions of Interest Closing Friday 30th March at 5.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) View

By Appointment Call Mark Sutherland 0407 103 811 Office 1 - 3 Exeter Road, Croydon 9727 5300

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SOUTH MELBOURNE 176 Cecil Street An outstanding townhouse with city views, this residence provides for a low maintenance and secure lifestyle. Perfect inner city location, only a short stroll to Melbourne CBD. 4 bedrooms, 2 with ensuite bathrooms and further central bathroom are complemented by a Euro kitchen to expansive open plan living/dining areas and terrace ideal for outdoor entertaining with Northern aspect and city views.

Lift to all levels, heating/cooling, polished timber floors, refrigerated wine storage and double garaging. Close to Albert Park Primary, Clarendon Street shops and South Melbourne Market.

Expressions of Interest Closing Monday 19th March at 3.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) View Wednesday & Saturday 1.00 - 1.30pm Call Tim Wilson 0419 726 769 Anthony Grimwade 0418 382 226 Office 10 Wallace Avenue, Toorak 9826 1000 rtedgar.com.au

SOUTH YARRA 2101/7 Yarra Street This fantastic contemporary sub penthouse apartment located on the 21st floor of this highly regarded building, architect designed by Bird De La Coeur, offers views from the bay through to Melbourne city. With cutting edge style and design it features 3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, main with ensuite, modern kitchen to open plan living/dining and outdoor terrace. Security, lift, heating/cooling, 2 car parks, separate storage, amazing roof top pool and gym. Close to some of Melbourne’s best restaurants, shopping, transport and many of Melbourne’s leading schools.

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Expressions of Interest Closing Tuesday 13th March at 5.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) View Wednesday & Saturday 2.00 - 2.30pm Call Anthony Grimwade 0418 382 226 Tim Wilson 0419 726 769 Office 10 Wallace Avenue, Toorak 9826 1000 rtedgar.com.au

SOLD ANOTHER WANTED

EAST MELBOURNE 7/6 Webb Lane This amazing large warehouse style apartment with 15ft ceilings offers a brilliant living space, 2 large bedrooms and only minutes walk to the MCG, Fitzroy Gardens and Melbourne CBD. Features entrance foyer, 2 excellent sized bedrooms, chef’s galley style kitchen, large light filled open plan combined lounge and dining rooms with terrific outlook and large bathroom with bath.

Other features include air conditioning, hydronic heating, excellent storage, security intercom, basement and lock up single car park.

Auction View Call Office

Saturday 3rd March at 2.00pm (Unless Sold Prior)

By Appointment Tim Wilson 0419 726 769 David Colbran 0418 348 481 10 Wallace Avenue, Toorak 9826 1000 rtedgar.com.au

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

MALVERN 50 Dixon Street Renovate or Rebuild. Superbly situated in a coveted tree-lined street close to High Street and Glenferrie Road shops and restaurants, this charming freestanding solid brick Edwardian residence represents an exceptional opportunity to restore to its former glory or rebuild a new luxury home (STCA). Features high ceilings, fireplaces, leadlight windows and arched hallway, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, living room, dining room and original kitchen. The generous 468sqm 5040sqft approx garden allotment presents scope to easily extend or start fresh (STCA) free from heritage restrictions.

Auction Saturday 3rd March at 2.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) View Wednesday 2.00 - 2.30pm & Saturday from 1.30pm Call Mark Wridgway 0419 510 777 Kylie Schubert 0408 366 468 Office 10 Wallace Avenue, Toorak 9826 1000 rtedgar.com.au february 29, 2012 \ The weekly review 57

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

GLEN IRIS 3/285 Tooronga Road As new cutting edge townhouse concealed by a rustic warehouse façade offers 3 double bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk in robe, top level studio/3rd bedroom with north facing terrace, open plan living area with bi-fold doors to northern courtyard, gourmet kitchen with Caesar stone benches and stainless steel appliances and downstairs powder room. Basement parking for 2 cars, heating/ cooling and alarm. Easy access to the Monash freeway, Tooronga station, tram, buses and bike paths while cafes and restaurants are minutes away.

Auction View Call Office

Saturday 3rd March at 11.00am (Unless Sold Prior) Wednesday 11.00 - 11.30am & Saturday from 10.30am Kylie Schubert 0408 366 468 Mark Wridgway 0419 510 777 10 Wallace Avenue, Toorak 9826 1000 rtedgar.com.au

MIDDLE PARK 35 Canterbury Road Classic Victorian terrace provides a spectacular opportunity to enjoy indoor and outdoor spaces on a deep allotment of 50m. Evocative living and dining rooms while above, four upstairs bedrooms surround a central bathroom and sunny study/children’s retreat. To the rear, a modern kitchen precedes expansive paved outdoor entertaining, great garden dimensions and double carport accessed from Canterbury Place. A perfect, ideally positioned, example of past, present and future appeal. NB. Approved plans for renovation including pool and loft.

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Auction Saturday 24th March at 2.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) View Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 1.00 - 1.30pm Call Gerald Betts 0418 371 855 Simon Jones 0418 531 243 Sarah Morrison 0408 365 361 Office 133 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park 9699 7222 rtedgar.com.au

HEALESVILLE 30 - 36 Thomas Road Lot A - Stately country residence, outstanding park-like allotment of 5932sqm. Spacious rooms with dimensions of years gone by: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, country-size kitchen, enormous lounge, formal dining and home office or perfect media room. Complemented by solar heated indoor pool and dual car garage. A home of character and substance. Beautifully maintained and presented.

Lots 1, 2 & 3 - 3 superb allotments ranging from 4331 - 4561sqm. Elevated, views, large building envelopes, power, telephone, mains water and gas available. All conveniently located on township outskirts.

Expressions of Interest Closing Friday 30th March (Unless Sold Prior) View

By Appointment Call Greg Wittmann 0409 560 122 Mark Sutherland 0407 103 811 Office 1 - 3 Exeter Road, Croydon 9727 5300 rtedgar.com.au

CLOSING THIS WEDNESDAY

PORTSEA 3698 Point Nepean Road Offering one of Portsea’s most beautiful vistas with sweeping Bay views over magnificent cliff top homes nestled in manicured landscaped gardens. Re-designed by Stephen Akehurst this unique, 3 storey, 5 bedroom cedar beach house (includes provision for a lift) affords the most exceptional coastal lifestyle experience. Set in generous low maintenance grounds of some 1700 m2 approx and includes a north facing 15m lap pool. It provides the perfect setting for summer and weekend retreats.

Expressions of Interest Closing Wednesday 29th February at 5.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) View

By Appointment Call Lloyd Robinson 0414 441 880 Ilze Moran 0439 840 550 Office 3743 Point Nepean Road, Portsea 5984 4500 rtedgar.com.au february 29, 2012 \ The weekly review 59

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MALVERN 5/1261-1269 Malvern Road

MALVERN 104/1261-1269 Malvern Road

Brand new 2 bedroom apartment featuring open plan living area, gourmet kitchen, 2 bathrooms and oak floors. Idyllically located on the corner of Malvern Rd and Elizabeth St with high quality finishes, 2 car spaces, storage cage and located moments from Stonnington’s finest amenities, this apartment is a must to inspect.

Brand new first floor apartment featuring lift to the front door, 3 bedrooms + study, 2 bathrooms, parquetry flooring, Caesar stone benches and Miele appliances.

Heating/cooling and 2 secure car spaces. Walking distance to Glenferrie Road and High Street shops and close to Malvern Gardens, transport and cafes.

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Auction View Call Office

Saturday 17th March at 11.30am (Unless Sold Prior) Wednesday 3.00 - 3.30pm & Saturday 12.00 - 12.30pm Mark Wridgway 0419 510 777 Sarah Cody 0421 158 947 10 Wallace Avenue, Toorak 9826 1000 rtedgar.com.au

Saturday 17th March at 11.00am (Unless Sold Prior) Wednesday 3.00 - 3.30pm & Saturday 12.00 - 12.30pm Mark Wridgway 0419 510 777 Sarah Cody 0421 158 947 10 Wallace Avenue, Toorak 9826 1000 rtedgar.com.au

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

BALWYN 79 Yarrbat Avenue

EAST MELBOURNE 121 Grey Street

Capturing views to the Macedon Ranges, this family residence is only moments to Balwyn restaurants, schools and transport. Land 730m2 approx. Lounge, dining, kitchen, meals, family, rumpus, home theatre, 5 bedrooms, study, 2 bathrooms, spa, heat/cooling, security, 2 outdoor entertaining areas, pool and double garage.

This stunning renovated Victorian terrace, circa 1867 is only moments to the MCG, CBD, cafes, transport and Fitzroy Gardens. Formal lounge and separate dining with open fireplaces, modern kitchen, meals, family, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, heating, cellar, outdoor entertaining and off street car space. Land 170m2 approx.

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Auction View Call Office

Saturday 3rd March at 2.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) Thursday 2.00 - 2.30pm & Saturday from 1.30pm Phillip French 0411 090 987 Jeremy Fox 0418 339 650 10 Wallace Avenue, Toorak 9826 1000

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Saturday 24th March at 11.00am (Unless Sold Prior) Wednesday & Saturday 11.00 - 11.30am Phillip French 0411 090 987 Andrew Smith 0413 309 605 10 Wallace Avenue, Toorak 9826 1000 rtedgar.com.au

AUCTION THIS SUNDAY

PORT MELBOURNE 606/108 Bay Street

MAIN RIDGE 1308 Mornington-Flinders Road

This stylish designer BIANCA apartment has stunning views to the City. The spacious curved balcony overlooks the private garden, heated pool, BBQ and entertaining area. Comprises spacious master bedroom, ensuite with bath, extensive dressing/ wardrobe area, 2nd bedroom (BIRs). Quality kitchen apps and marble bench tops.

Escape to the warm embrace of neighbouring vineyards, restaurants, galleries and farm gate providores surrounding this enchanting 4 bedroom home on a rare 1 acre (approx). Featuring 3 living zones including a private parent’s lounge, huge country kitchen, spotted gum floors and separate artist’s studio.

Private Sale View Wednesday 5.30 - 6.00pm & Saturday By Appointment 3.00 - 3.30pm Call Robert Marden 0412 381 841 Gerald Betts 0418 371 855 Office 133 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park 9699 7222 rtedgar.com.au

Auction View Call Office

Sunday 4th March at 2.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) Saturday 2.00 - 2.30pm & Sunday from 1.30pm Michael Phoenix 0408 675 361 43 Cook Street, Flinders 5989 0599

O’Donoghues CANTERBURY Apartment 9, 6 Balwyn Road

O’Donoghues 2

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CAMBERWELL

143 Fordham Ave

DELIGHTFUL & DISTINGUISHED ‘CANTERBURY LANE’

Auction:

Saturday 17th March, at 2.00 pm

Inspect:

Thursday & Saturday 2.00 - 2.30 pm

• Livable as it is, or awaiting a stylish modernization

Jonathon O’Donoghue 0412 745 707

• Expansive living/dining space with generous north-facing windows

Nick Pane 0418 344 381 Simon O’Donoghue 0407 315 049

269 Camberwell Road, Camberwell, 3124

• Lovely elevated outlooks, Juliet balcony and ground level patio

www.odonoghuesfn.com.au

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• Evocative, entirely serviceable home, last sold c1960 • Bright living and dining rooms, central kitchen/meals Auction:

Saturday 17th March, at 11.00 a.m.

Inspect:

Wednesday and Saturday 1.00 -1.30 pm

Land size: 15.44/15.27 x 65.73/64.18 sq m (approx) Contact:

Jonathon O’Donoghue 0412 745 707 Nick Pane 0418 344 381 Simon O’Donoghue 0407 315 049

9882 3303

1.5

• Landmark 4-5 bedroom home on 997 square metres of land (approx)

• Attractive rental return opportunity or first place to call home • Enviable location – close to train, Maling Road and schools

4

A SIGNIFICANT SLICE OF CAMBERWELL

• Quiet, first floor apartment in charming “Canterbury Lane” estate

Contact:

rtedgar.com.au

269 Camberwell Road, Camberwell, 3124

• Classically comfortable family residence • Ready to update or extend • Deep garden dimensions offer many varied options • Promising development/sub-division scope, STCA • Close to schools, shops and public transport

www.odonoghuesfn.com.au

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BALWYN

BERWICK

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BLACKBURN

BOX HILL

CAMBERWELL

CAULFIELD

GLEN IRIS

GLEN WAVERLEY

noeljones.com.au

BALWYN

BERWICK

BLACKBURN

BOX HILL

CAMBERWELL

CAULFIELD

GLEN IRIS

GLEN WAVERLEY

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BALWYN

BERWICK

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BLACKBURN

BOX HILL

CAMBERWELL

CAULFIELD

GLEN IRIS

GLEN WAVERLEY

noeljones.com.au

BALWYN

BERWICK

BLACKBURN

BOX HILL

CAMBERWELL

CAULFIELD

GLEN IRIS

GLEN WAVERLEY

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DEEPDENE 1-3 Palm Grove Enchanting botanic garden concealed by high, established hedges provides the perfect setting for this magnificent Spanish Mission residence c1929. Savouring a most sought-after Reid Estate position moments to Camberwell Grammar and Deepdene Park, this gracious period home is beautifully renovated blending sumptuous heritage detail and stunning contemporary style over a zoned, twolevel layout topped by distant views. Secure and secluded on a 1494m2 northfacing rear allotment (approx.); this immaculate residence boasts four bedrooms (BIRs, upstairs main with luxury spa ensuite, WIR and balcony), home office, two bathrooms, retreat, glorious garden room opening to alfresco terrace, elegant sitting and dining, family living and dining, superb kitchen (two sinks, Ilve/ASKO), huge subfloor cellar, ducted heating, air-conditioning, alarm, video intercom, gorgeous ceilings, OFPs, speaker system, automated watering systems, double garage and auto gates. Near shops, cinemas and trams. A great family home!

Auction

Saturday 24th March at 12.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 11-11.30am & 6-6.30pm & Saturday 11-11.30am

Contact

Peter Mitchell 0418 374 556 | Kathy Malcolm 0416 279 966 James Tostevin 0417 003 333

Web

www.1-3palmgrovebalwyn.com

Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

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MELBOuRnE 1501/505 St Kilda Road Walk from the dramatic foyer into the huge formal living room and you know you have arrived into a truly remarkable 600sqm (approx) family home. Enjoy the sunset with spectacular views of Albert Park Lake, the Bay, City skyline and Fawkner Park. Huge master suite with terrace, ensuite, WIRs and study complimented by three further bedrooms each with ensuite, 5th bedroom/home office, second living zone, laundry and media room. Features basement storage, 6xcar-parks, pool, gym, sauna, steam rooms and elegant lobby with excellent concierge service.

Expressions of Interest Close Tuesday 20th March at 5pm

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Inspect

By Appointment Only

Contact

Mary Dowling 0438 098 888 Marcus Chiminello 0411 411 271

Web

www.1501-505stkildaroadmelbourne.com

Office

1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

CAnTERbuRy 16 Monomeath Avenue Enjoying a choice location in Canterbury’s finest avenue, this 1920’s residence has been thoroughly renovated & extended to create a family home in which comprehensive accommodation is complemented by entertaining amenities.

Comp sitting room, dining room, fully appointed kitchen, family room, main bedroom with ensuite & dressing room, 4 further double bedrooms serviced by three ensuites, retreat, study, billiards room, home cinema, summer house incorporating a second kitchen, bathroom & sauna leading to a heated pool & spa. Land: 1170sqm/12,590sqft (approx).

Auction

Saturday 3rd March at 1.30pm

Inspect

Wednesday 6-6.30pm & Thursday 1.15-1.45pm & Saturday from 1pm

Contact

Doug McLauchlan 0418 377 718 Ross Stryker 0401 318 772

Web

www.16monomeathavenuecanterbury.com

Office

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ARMADALE 22a Mercer Road Spectacular brand new Nicholas Day residence showcases breathtaking design and superlative luxury. Soaring ceilings are highlighted through stunning formal living and expansive entertaining spaces with premium Miele kitchen opening to northwest landscaped terraces. Opulent master bedroom with terrace and lavish en-suite/WIR is complemented by three further bedrooms and two en-suites.

Features private lift, American oak and stone floors, powderroom, heating/cooling, alarm, video security, ducted vacuum, water tank, irrigation, double garage.

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Auction

Saturday 17th March at 2.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 12-12.30pm & Saturday 11.30-12noon

Contact

Lisa Jarrett 0408 053 623 Marcus Chiminello 0411 411 271

Web

www.22amercerroadarmadale.com

Office

1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

TOORAk 4/82 Mathoura Road Lavishly appointed boutique apartment delivers a sophisticated, luxurious lifestyle near Toorak Village.

American Oak floors and gracious proportions highlight the refined elegance through formal sitting/dining (gas log fireplace) with balcony, casual living/dining opening to north-facing terrace, premium Miele kitchen, opulent main bedroom with luxurious ensuite/WIR, two further bedrooms, study, balcony and designer bathroom. Features ducted heating/cooling, alarm, video intercom, lift access, powder room and 2 car parks.

Private Sale Inspect

Wednesday 11-11.30am & Saturday 4.15-4.45pm

Contact

Marcus Chiminello 0411 411 271 Nicole French 0417 571 505

Web

www.4-82mathouraroadtoorak.com

Office

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ARMAdAlE 38 lambeth Avenue Unforgettable c1900 solid brick Victorian residence brilliantly showcases exceptional designer flair inside and out. Oak floors and high ceilings highlight attention to detail through arched hallway, stunning main bedroom with lavish en-suite/WIR, three further bedrooms, study and designer bathroom. Generous living and dining room with gourmet Miele kitchen opens to a stunning landscaped northeast garden with picturesque heated pool. Features 2xmarble OFPs, ducted heating/cooling, alarm, water tank, irrigation, OSP.

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Auction

Saturday 3rd March at 1.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 1-1.30pm Saturday from 1pm

Contact

Heather Elder 0413 273 079 James Tomlinson 0408 350 684

Web

www.38lambethavenuearmadale.com

Office

1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

kEW 38 Alfred Street Stunning Architect designed renovations have created a spacious, light-filled split-level residence enviably located in the prestigious Sackville Ward. A luxuriously appointed interior features cathedral ceilings and large areas of glass providing superb formal/informal living & entertaining areas, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, stylish kitchen, s/heated in-ground pool. Includes intercom/alarm, cellar, Bose entertainment system, ducted heating/cooling/vacuum, cellar and remote/double garage. Land 760sqm approx

Auction

Saturday 10th March at 11.30am

Inspect

Thursday 11.45-12.15pm & 7-7.30pm Saturday 1.45-2.15pm

Contact

Cameron Edgoose 0438 064 212 Ericka Wong 0411 472 849

Web

www.38alfredstreetkew.com

Office

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BriGhtoN eASt 734 hawthorn road Spanning 2 titles (1400sqm/15,000sqft/ approx), and a 100ft frontage, this once in a generation opportunity for style, clever internal spaces and a desirable garden sanctuary. An idea blend of formal and informal living areas and a flow to outdoor entertaining, it offers the resort style living all year round. From the late Deco features to the modern kitchen ( Miele appliances ) and out to the original fish pond, this is a true family home on a magnificent allotment. So enter the gates and begin the journey.

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Auction

Saturday 3rd March at 1.30pm

Inspect

Wednesday 12-12.30pm & 6-6.30pm Saturday from 1pm

Contact

Barb Gregory 0419 568 370 Kate Strickland 0400 125 946

Web

www.734hawthornroadbrightoneast.com

Office

312 New Street Brighton 9822 9999

MAlverN 1 Northbrook Avenue Distinguished c1929 architect designed Deco residence in coveted cul-de-sac offers immediate family appeal and comfort while considering possible plans to further update (STCA) on 629sqm (approximately). Polished boards flow through elegant sitting room (OFP), study, formal dining, well equipped timber kitchen, casual dining and light-filled living room opening to Paul Bangay designed northwest garden/courtyard. A curved staircase leads up to four bedrooms and bathroom. Features ducted heating, evaporative cooling, alarm, powder room and large garage.

Auction

Saturday 10th March at 10.30am

Inspect

Thursday 11-11.30am & Saturday 10.45-11.15am

Contact

Marcus Chiminello 0411 411 271 Nicole French 0417 571 505

Web

www.1northbrookavenuemalvern.com

Office

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cAUlFIeld SoUTH 13 Amelia Street This impressive contemporary residence of generous proportions features a distinctive faรงade and sleek flowing interior incorporating a stunning indoor/outdoor living & entertaining domain, gourmet kitchen and covered pavilion; plus a study/5th bedroom, powder room & laundry+chute.

Upstairs has a huge retreat, 4 bedrooms, 2xensuites/WIRs, family bathroom and city skyline glimpses. Features include luxurious appointments throughout, ducted heating/cooling/ vacuum, surround sound, video/intercom/alarm, remote/ double garage (I/A).

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Auction

Saturday 17th March at 10.30am

Inspect

Thursday 2-2.30pm & Saturday 2.30-3pm

Contact

Andrew Gibbons 0407 577 007 Jason Brinkworth 0416 006 282

Web

www.13ameliastreetcaulfieldsouth.com

Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

SuRREy HiLLS 107 Croydon Road This classic four bedroom Victorian residence c1880 boasts a magnificent allotment of 1,043sqm approx. and a capacity to entertain on any scale. The interior features arched Baltic Pine hallway, 4 bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry plus stylish Euro kitchen. Two separately zoned living, dining and recreation rooms plus a study are flooded with northern sunshine and open to a covered deck, generous garden and beautiful solar-heated in-ground pool. Located within minutes of Surrey Hills Village, Maling Road cafes, excellent schools, and transport.

Auction

Saturday 17th March at 3.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 6-6.30pm & Saturday 12.15-12.45pm

Contact

Cameron Edgoose 0438 064 212 Leonard Teplin 0402 431 657

Web

www.107croydonroadsurreyhills.com

Office

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No 15 MALvErn 17 & 15 Somers Avenue Enjoying a highly prized location in the Stonnington Estate, these two adjoining allotments (605 and 739 sqm) boasting northwest orientations offer a range of exciting opportunities. Complete with plans and permits for 3 levels of apartments plus a basement, the sites represent an outstanding development opportunity. Alternatively purchased together or individually, these superb allotments provide the ideal foundations for creating one or two luxurious family domains. Whichever path is taken, a rewarding outcome is guaranteed.

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Auction

Saturday 3rd March from 10.30am

Inspect

Saturday from 10am

Contact

Dean Gilbert 0418 994 939 Leonard Teplin 0402 431 657

Web

www.15-17somersavenuemalvern.com

Office

1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

BAlwyn nORTH 84 Mountain View Road Brilliantly renovated two-storey family residence featuring a wide hallway, study, formal sitting room (OFP), adjacent dining, rumpus/4th bedroom, bathroom, laundry, full-width living/dining area incorporating a superbly appointed kitchen, covered deck plus a solar-heated in-ground pool/ spa. Upstairs three bedrooms (main/ensuite), retreat and family bathroom. Features include intercom, alarm, quality fixtures/fittings, ducted heating/cooling, auto-gate, ample OSP. Enviably located in the coveted Balwyn High zone.

Auction

Saturday 3rd March at 12.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 11.45-12.15pm & Saturday from 12noon

Contact

Mark Sproule 0408 090 205 James Tostevin 0417 003 333

Web

www.84mountainviewroadbalwynnorth.com

Office

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BAlWyn noRTH 48 Inverness Way An elevated corner setting ensures this handsome family home’s abundant natural light complements generous formal and informal spaces, a broad balcony and a modern kitchen featuring comprehensive Gaggenau fit out. A main bedroom with walk-in robe, ensuite, two additional bedrooms (BIR), central bathroom and downstairs fourth bedroom/ teenager’s retreat provide adaptable accommodation. Double garage and large separate work shop with cellar/store. Dual frontages, close to local shopping, several parks, Doncaster Road trams and freeway.

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Auction

Saturday 17th March at 12.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 12.30-1pm & Saturday 11.15-11.45am

Contact

Mark Sproule 0408 090 205 Antony Woodley 0421 286 741

Web

www.48invernesswaybalwynnorth.com

Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

BALWYN 4 Conway Crescent This delightful post Edwardian double fronted home is beautifully renovated offering period detail with the comforts of modern living whilst providing scope to extend up and out if desired (STCA). Zoned for Chatham primary school and walking distance to Whitehorse Road tram/ shops/cafes. Comprises three bedrooms, modern bathroom, entertainer’s kitchen and spacious living and dining room opening through French doors to paved entertaining area.

Features ducted heating, air conditioning, studio, carport and OSP.

Auction

Saturday 3rd March at 10.30am

Inspect

Thursday 12.30-1pm & Saturday from 10am

Contact

Hamish Tostevin 0408 004 766 Stuart Evans 0402 067 710

Web

www.4conwaycrescentbalwyn.com

Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

BALWYN 3/7 Grey Street Brand new single level Daniel Robertson brick town residence one of three in private and secure rear position in a coveted Balwyn location featuring dark teak stained Black Butt floors, plenty of natural light and private northfacing entertaining deck and garden accessed from a living/ dining area with a stylish Miele/CaesarStone kitchen; plus 3 bedrooms (main/WIR/ensuite), pristine bathroom and laundry. Features include alarm, porcelain tiling, quality fixtures/fittings, ducted vacuum and R/C heating/cooling, solar+gas boosted/HWS, remote/garage.

Auction

Saturday 3rd March at 11.30am

Inspect

Thursday 11-11.30am & Saturday from 11am

Contact

Zali Booker 0422 576 049 James Tostevin 0417 003 333

Web

www.3-7greystreetbalwyn.com

Office

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BALWyn 124 Winmalee Road On 1470sqm approx in Balwyn’s most prestigious position, this immaculately presented imposing double storey home with north south tennis court offers fabulous flexibility across a range of possibilities - one grand 5 bedroom family residence, or a magnificent multi redevelopment prospect (STCA) enjoying extensive 180 degree views.

Existing floorplan features upto 6 bedrooms (main WIR/ ensuite), multiple living and dining zones plus 2 alfresco terraces. Situated in the Balwyn High School zone.

Auction

Saturday 10th March at 1.30pm

Inspect

Thursday & Saturday 11-11.30am

Contact

Ericka Wong 0411 472 849 Cameron Edgoose 0438 064 212

Web

www.124winmaleeroadbalwyn.com

Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

BALWn nORTH 424 Balwyn Road Scope for success is perfectly expressed in the spacious surroundings of this delightful four bedroom and study home that’s secluded on a prime corner allotment in the Balwyn High School zone. Meticulously maintained and comfortably presented in original order, this light-filled home affords outstanding potential to stylishly update or take full advantage of the 538sqm (approx.) site on the corner of Turnley Street and rebuild (STCA). Just footsteps to village shops and cafés, primary school and Leigh Park.

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Auction

Saturday 17th March at 11.30am

Inspect

Thursday 1-1.30pm & Saturday 12.30-1pm

Contact

Chris Barrett 0412 927 409 Peter Mitchell 0418 374 556

Web

www.424balwynroadbalwynnorth.com

Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

BRIGHTON 2/1 Chatsworth Avenue A magnificent single-level residence with a Golden Mile address and the beach at the end of the street ‌ this is the ultimate in low-maintenance splendor. Exquisite residence features 3 large bedrooms with ensuites, zoned living, a 4-car basement garage with lift access, classical architecture and a deluxe fitout. Inspection essential to truly appreciate this pristine hideaway, 200 metres from the beach and close to everything you need.

Private Sale Inspect

Wednesday 1-1.30pm & Saturday 3-3.30pm

Contact

Barb Gregory 0419 568 370 Kate Strickland 0400 125 946

Web

www.2-1chatsworthavenuebrighton.com

Office

312 New Street Brighton 9822 9999

CAMBERWELL 11 Mayfield Avenue Loaded with appeal this attractive Californian Bungalow enjoys quiet, leafy environs close to parks, schools shops and transport with a light/bright interior with northern rear aspect comprising 3 bedrooms, renovated bathroom, laundry, generous living room (OFP), study/playroom, smart Euro/CaesarStone kitchen/dining opening to a sun drenched Bluestone paved outdoor entertaining & garden area. Also includes alarm, Baltic Pine floors, ornate period features ducted heating/evap cooling, carport+OSP 2 cars.

Auction

Saturday 17th March at 10.30am

Inspect

Thursday 11-11.30am & Saturday 10-10.30am

Contact

Joe Muinos 0423 222 043 James Tostevin 0417 003 333

Web

www.11mayfieldavenuecamberwell.com

Office

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CAMBERWEll 51 Rowell Avenue This attractive semi-detached townhouse located close to Camberwell Junction boasts a preferred northern aspect and surprisingly spacious interior comprising oiled hardwood hallway, 3 bedrooms, sparkling bathroom plus a formal living room leading to an open-plan kitchen with Euro appliances, concealed laundry and generous living/ dining area opening to a deck and tranquil rear garden shaded by a Golden Robinia tree - perfect for alfresco entertaining. Features include ducted heating, R/C airconditioner, carport+tandem OSP.

Auction

Saturday 3rd March at 2.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 12.30-1pm & Saturday from 2pm

Contact

DĂŠsirĂŠe Wakim 0412 336 266 Hamish Tostevin 0408 004 766

Web

www.51rowellavenuecamberwell.com

Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

CAMBERWEll 6/694 Riversdale Road This super contemporary styled two-storey town residence offers an ideal low-maintenance lifestyle with spacious indoor/outdoor living areas and a northerly orientation.

Accommodation comprises study, powder room, laundry, modern kitchen/meals and generous living room with vaulted ceilings opening to a sun-drenched covered deck and garden. Upstairs has three bedrooms (BIRs, main/ WIR) plus stylishly renovated family bathroom & ensuite.

Features include new carpets, hydronic heaters, ample storage, remote/double garage+OSP.

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Auction

Saturday 17th March at 12.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 11.45-12.15pm & Saturday 12-12.30pm

Contact

Stuart Evans 0402 067 710 Hamish Tostevin 0408 004 766

Web

www.6-694riversdaleroadcamberwell.com

Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

CANTERBuRy 16 Myrtle Road A beautiful streetscape provides the perfect setting for the storybook charms of this c1918 Edwardian residence.

High ceilings exude period allure through formal dining (OFP) and sitting room (gas coal fire) opening to northfacing garden. Light-filled living room (wood fire stove) is adjacent to well-equipped modern kitchen. Main bedroom with OFP, BIR/en-suite and study is complemented by two further bedrooms and bathroom. Features ducted heating, RC/air-conditioner, alarm, 3000L water tank, double carport.

Auction

Saturday 17th March at 11.30am

Inspect

Thursday & Saturday 2-2.30pm

Contact

Nicholas Franzmann 0412 247 175 Nick Ptak 0413 370 442

Web

www.16myrtleroadcanterbury.com

Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

gLEN IRIS 20 Saxby Road Directly opposite Dorothy Laver Reserve, this stylishly renovated single level, north-facing 1920’s home offers unbeatable family lifestyle advantages. An elegant blend of traditional charm and chic contemporary comfort defines formal sitting/4th bedroom (OFP), 3 double bedrooms (BIRs), main with ensuite, spa bathroom and open plan living/dining with impressive Ilve/Miele kitchen flowing to beautiful north facing garden. Freestanding studio/home office, heating/cooling, undercover OSPx2, alarm, water tank and irrigation. Land: 616sqm/6,624sqft approx.

Auction

Saturday 17th March at 10.30am

Inspect

Thursday 1-1.30pm & Saturday 3.15-3.45pm

Contact

John Manton 0411 444 930 Justin Krongold 0403 163 355

Web

www.20saxbyroadgleniris.com

Office

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HAWTHORn 2/1 Myrtle Street A superbly renovated semi-detached Edwardian home featuring an all-white interior with sky-lit double-arched hallway, new carpets and contemporary timber floors and comprising 2 bedrooms, living room (conservatory bay window), stylish kitchen, bathroom, concealed laundry and stunning north-facing dining area with cathedral ceilings and extensive glass areas plus private garden with rear access; R/C heating/cooling. Enviably located in a culde-sac with easy access to the Yarra River, shopping and transport options.

Auction

Saturday 3rd March at 10.30am

Inspect

Thursday 2-2.30pm & Saturday from 10am

Contact

Désirée Wakim 0412 336 266 Matthew Elder 0408 052 406

Web

www.2-1myrtlestreethawthorn.com

Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

HAWTHORn 86 Robinson Road Positioned in one of Hawthorn’s finest pockets ‘Scotch Hill’, this 1920’s timber Californian Bungalow is within easy reach of schools, shopping & transport. On an elevated allotment of approx. 720sqm, this residence is extremely comfortable in its current condition, however offers many options for renovation/extension or the possibility for further redevelopment as a new home site (STCA). Comps: 3 bedrooms (master with ensuite & WIR), formal & casual sitting rooms, spacious kitchen & wonderfully bright open-plan family/dining room leading onto a covered entertaining patio. Land: 15.2m X 47.2m (approx).

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Auction

Saturday 10th March at 11.30am

Inspect

Thursday 2-2.30pm & Saturday 11-11.30am

Contact

Ross Stryker 0401 318 772 Doug McLauchlan 0418 377 718

Web

www.86robinsonroadhawthorn.com

Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

KooyonG 110 Elizabeth Street Instantly appealing c1940’s English style town residence blends traditional charm with modern comfort in a quiet cul de sac setting that backs directly onto parkland.

Immaculately presented through formal living, separate dining room, two good sized bedrooms (BIRs), bright bathroom, study area, modern Smeg kitchen and versatile living room opening to private northeast garden with gate to the park. Features ducted heating and cooling, powderroom downstairs, irrigation and lock up garage. Close proximity to Kooyong Village and Station.

Auction

Saturday 17th March at 10.30am

Inspect

Thursday 12-12.30pm & Saturday 11-11.30am

Contact

James Tomlinson 0408 350 684 April Perry 0432 516 604

Web

www.110elizabethstreetkooyong.com

Office

1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

MAlVERn 18a Hornsby Street Recently completed classically inspired town residence showcases luxurious contemporary elegance at its finest.

A picturesque Paul Bangay garden precedes oak entrance hall, main bedroom with opulent ensuite/WIR, second bedroom with ensuite/WIR, further bedroom, study, third bathroom, multi-purpose room and fabulous home-theatre room. Brilliantly equipped Gaggenau kitchen and generous living/dining room open to a northeast courtyard. Features heating/cooling, ducted vacuum, alarm, video-intercom, powder-room, double garage.

Auction

Saturday 3rd March at 1.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 2-2.30pm & Saturday from 1pm

Contact

Madeline Kennedy 0411 873 913 Justin Krongold 0403 163 355

Web

www.18ahornsbystreetmalvern.com

Office

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MALVERn 4 Plant Street Captivating block fronted Victorian family residence in quiet cul-de-sac superbly blends period elegance with contemporary style. Arched hallway leads to inviting sitting room, gorgeous main bedroom (stylish ensuite/WIR), three further bedrooms (BIRs) and bathroom with spa bath.

Generously proportioned and light-filled living/dining room and superb European kitchen extend out to sunny northeast landscaped garden. Features 3xOFP, RC/airconditioning throughout, ducted vacuum, video intercom, laundry, auto gates and OSP. Land: 432sqm/4,640sqft approx.

Auction

Saturday 3rd March at 10.30am

Inspect

Thursday 1-1.30pm & 6-6.30pm Saturday from 10am

Contact

Madeline Kennedy 0411 873 913 Andrew Hayne 0418 395 349

Web

www.4plantstreetmalvern.com

Office

1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

MALVERn EAST 12 Emo Road Grand plane tree-lined environs just moments to Ardrie Park provide a picturesque setting for ‘Ferncroft Cottage’, a delightful block-fronted Edwardian blending period elegance and modern comfort. Spilling onto a large alfresco deck and sun-drenched low-maintenance garden, enjoying a generous floorplan of three double bedrooms enhanced by ducted heating, air-conditioning, OFPs, arched hallway, dining, living room, fully appointed kitchen, central bathroom and OSP. Conveniently situated close to primary and secondary schools, shopping and Caulfield Train Station.

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Auction

Saturday 17th March at 1pm

Inspect

Thursday 12.45-1.15pm & Saturday 11.30-12noon

Contact

Daniel Wheeler 0411 676 058 John Morrisby 0411 875 476

Web

www.12emoroadmalverneast.com

Office

1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

MALvERn EAST 4 Goode Street A parkland pocket just moments to schooling is an alluring family lifestyle setting for this delightful three bedroom residence enjoying a fabulous focus on alfresco entertaining. Wonderful timber deck with retractable awning, cabana with air-conditioning and bifold doors, lovely private garden and gas/solar heated in-ground pool provide an enviable all-seasons backdrop to this superbly renovated period home on a 707sqm (approx) allotment with abundant OSP. Quietly and conveniently situated close to Chadstone and transport.

Auction

Saturday 3rd March at 2.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 12-12.30pm & Saturday from 2pm

Contact

Daniel Wheeler 0411 676 058 John Morrisby 0411 875 476

Web

www.4goodestreetmalverneast.com

Office

1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

MALvERn EAST 123 Manning Road Significant size, second frontage to Lloyd Street and additional laneway frontage distinguish the allotment that surrounds this livable now four bedroom Edwardian. Useful plans for renovating/ extending or 2x 28 square town residences (STCA) are complemented by a northern aspect, 100 m from Lloyd Street Primary. Traditional formal rooms are arranged around a functional central kitchen. One of Malvern East’s most enticing opportunities. Leased until July 2012. Land: 611sqm (approx).

Auction

Saturday 3rd March at 11.30am

Inspect

Thursday 6.15-6.45pm & Saturday from 11am

Contact

Jason Brinkworth 0416 006 282 James Redfern 0412 360 667

Web

www.123manningroadmalverneast.com

Office

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PORT MElBOuRNE 5 Pier Street The bay, its beaches and bike paths ensures outstanding lifestyle attractions surround this distinctive four bedroom contemporary residence. A refined formal retreat leads to huge living/dining areas and include an open-plan kitchen distinguished by stone benches, integrated wine fridge, Miele appliances and coffee machine. A fabulous, sun drenched lounge with a balcony sees the city skyline as well as a broad sweep of the bay. Private courtyard, designer comfort, double garage.

Auction

Saturday 3rd March at 11.30am

Inspect

Wednesday 12-12.30pm & Saturday from 11am

Contact

Damian O’Sullivan 0418 566 916 Simon Gowling 0422 234 644

Web

www.5pierstreetportmelbourne.com

Office

119 Bridport Street Albert Park 9822 9999

PRAHRAN EAST 23 Westbourne Street Enviably situated near Hawksburn Village, this stunning block-fronted single level Victorian residence brilliantly marries subtle period allure with fabulous contemporary design. High ceilings & dark timber floors instantly convey the designer’s flair through arched hallway, 3 bedrooms (2BIRs) & stylish bathroom with Euro-laundry. North & west facing decked courtyards surround & stunning Julian Ronchi designed garden surround generous living & dining with contemporary Miele kitchen boasting stone benches.

Feat ducted heating/cooling, RC/air-con, automatic watering system & automatic awnings over rear courtyard.

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Auction

Saturday 3rd March at 11.30am

Inspect

Thursday 1-1.30pm & 6.30-7pm Saturday from 11am

Contact

Madeline Kennedy 0411 873 913 Andrew Hayne 0418 395 349

Web

www.23westbournestreetprahran.com

Office

1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

SuRREy HillS 18 Howell Avenue Substantial single level proportions of more than 50 squares combine with impeccable finishes and chic contemporary styling to create this 15 month old, 5 bedroom plus study family home set on 946 sqm (approx) featuring formal, informal and alfresco entertaining, home theatre, solar heated pool , private northern garden and large 4 car remote garaging with additional storage.

Auction

Saturday 3rd March at 12.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 2-2.30pm & 5.30-6pm Saturday from 12noon

Contact

Ericka Wong 0411 472 849 Hamish Tostevin 0408 004 766

Web

www.18howellavenuesurreyhills.com

Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

SuRREy HillS 8 Sir Garnet Road A compelling contemporary vision in an established leafy locale, this outstanding four bedroom, two bathroom residence delivers executive family excellence merging modern open-plan design, high quality features and attractive easy-care garden surroundings. Perfectly positioned near Maling Road village, reputable schools, Canterbury Sports Ground and Chatham station, this stylish home presents a desirable low-maintenance family lifestyle with an emphasis on light-filled living and alfresco entertaining.

Auction

Saturday 17th March at 11.30am

Inspect

Thursday 11-11.30am & Saturday 10-10.30am

Contact

Daniel Wheeler 0411 676 058 Stuart Evans 0402 067 710

Web

www.8sirgarnetroadsurreyhills.com

Office

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SuRRey HILLS 19 Theodore Street Superbly situated on a substantial allotment boasting 3 street frontages and potential views to the Dandenongs, this classic solid brick period residence represents an exceptional opportunity to renovate, rebuild or develop (STCA). Comfortably presented through generous living and dining rooms opening out to an elevated deck and northeast garden, bright modern well equipped kitchen, main bedroom with BIR and en-suite, two further bedrooms and powder-room. Features ducted heating, airconditioner, double carport.

Land: 675sqm/7265sqft (approx).

Auction

Saturday 3rd March at 3.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 2.30-3pm & Saturday from 3pm

Contact

Duane Wolowiec 0418 567 581 Peter Bennison 0418 332 864

Web

www.19theodorestreetsurreyhills.com

Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

TOORAK 64a Clendon Road Georgian style originality, generous proportions and an exclusive tree-lined address adjacent to Toorak’s most acclaimed private garden all attest to this classic double storey town residence’s exceptional renovation potential (STCA). An enduring elegance permeates generous sitting room (OFP), spacious main bedroom, two further bedrooms, bathroom, light filled living and dining rooms and well equipped kitchen leading out to northeast garden. Features ducted heating, alarm, powder-room, laundry facilities and garage. Land: 332sqm/3,573sqft approx.

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Auction

Saturday 3rd March at 12.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 12-12.30pm & Saturday from 12noon

Contact

John Manton 0411 444 930 Justin Krongold 0403 163 355

Web

www.64aclendonroadtoorak.com

Office

1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

tooRAk 11/245 kooyong Road Idyllically situated at the river end, this luxurious 2-level, 232sqm (25 square approximately) penthouse delivers impressive living and entertaining with spectacular Yarra views. Northern light streams through expansive living/ dining room with stylish gourmet kitchen and balcony.

Second generous living room upstairs with kitchenette and bathroom opens to a fabulous terrace. Lavish main bedroom (en-suite/WIRs) is complemented by two further bedrooms and bathroom. Features heating/cooling, alarm, video intercom, laundry, lift access, store room, double garage.

Auction

Saturday 3rd March at 3.30pm

Inspect

Wednesday 12.30-1pm & Saturday from 3pm

Contact

Marcus Chiminello 0411 411 271 Nicole French 0417 571 505

Web

www.11-245kooyongroadtoorak.com

Office

1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

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TOORAK 62/546 Toorak Road ’Barridene’ Renovated Elegance, Unrivalled City Views.

Superbly renovated to showcase the magnificent northwest views of the spectacular city skyline and the leafy suburb surrounds, this impressive 2 bedroom + study 2.5 bathroom 6th floor security residence is one to be seen with its Jarrah parquetry, expansive north facing living & dining, entertainer´s kitchen with spacious meals, lift access, pool, 2 basement car spaces and caretaker. Tightly held building, footsteps to the tram, moments to Toorak Village.

CAMBERWELL 2 Auction View Call Office

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2 Sunday 18 March at 2.00 Wed 1.30-2.15 Sat & Sun 12.00-12.45 Rodney Morley 0418 321 222 Naomi Dorevitch 0408 326 747 428 Toorak Road Toorak 9826 0000 Incorporating

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Retro on Riversdale with Remarkable Space. Spoil yourself with fabulous space, city views and 4 car garage in this unique 1960s 1st floor 2 bedroom security apartment.

Capturing glorious northern sun, this funky pad enjoys a galley style kitchen, expansive living & dining with adjoining study (potential 3rd bedroom), 2 big bedrooms (BIRs), classic bathroom/laundry, 2 tandem garages (one auto door) and storage area. Moments to Camberwell Junction, train, parks and the tram at your door.

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4 Saturday 24 March at 11.00 Thur 5.00-5.30 & Sat 12.00-12.30 Tony Nathan 0412 285 066 Caroline Hammill 0418 334 561 273 Camberwell Road Camberwell 9805 1111

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ST KILDA 28 The Esplanade Superbly Renovated Victorian Terrace with Bay Views. This classic Victorian has been architecturally redesigned to create a sophisticated contemporary residence abundant in natural light with spectacular views. Comprises: grand formal entrance hall, 3 huge bedrooms (main with bathroom & dressing room), fully appointed Gagganau kitchen adjacent informal living room, heated horizon edge pool, 3 log fireplaces, outstanding dining room with balcony & bay views to St Kilda icons, Luna Park, The Palais Theatre & the Bay. A stone´s throw to Ackland St delights plus Fitzroy St. Features include: keyless entry, zoned ducted heating & A/C, dual access, video security (front & rear), 4 line siemans phone & intercom, 3 phase power, foxtel in every room, plantation shutters throughout, & garaging for 3 cars. First class fixtures & fittings.

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Deadline Auction Private ClosesTreaty Tuesday 20 March Closes at 5.00Tuesday 20 March at 5.00 View Mon, Wed & Friday 1.30-2.00 Leonard Persichetti 0417 Call 0417319 319900 900 Office 203 Balaclava Road Caulfield North 9525 9222 Incorporating Mickey Mouse 0414 616 16 Office 203 Balaclava Road Caulfield North 9525 9222

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

HAWTHORN 4/561 Glenferrie Road Sun Splashed Sophistication. An impressive modern design, this contemporary 2 bedroom ground floor security apartment defines cosmopolitan chic in a sensational location featuring a light-filled living & dining area, gorgeous north-facing undercover balcony, stylish Smeg kitchen, 2 bright double bedrooms (WIR/BIRs), vogue bathrooms (ensuite) and secure underground parking with additional storage cage. An unbeatable lifestyle, so close to terrific restaurants and shopping, schools and city by foot, tram or train.

TOORAK 2 Auction View Call Office

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Saturday 3 March at 11.00 Thu 12.00-12.30 & Sat 10.30-11.00 Tony Nathan 0412 285 066 Caroline Hammill 0418 334 561 273 Camberwell Road Camberwell 9805 1111

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’Oakdene’ A Premier Lifestyle in a Prized Position. Surround yourself in beauty with this striking 4th floor 2 bedroom + study/3rd bedroom, 2.5 bathroom executive apartment with its distant leafy views and quality finishes. With excellent lift access, this spacious residence provides a wide foyer, expansive open plan entertaining with north facing sun room, renovated kitchen/meals, 2 bedrooms both with ensuites and two lock up garages. Highly acclaimed building, a lovely stroll to Toorak Village, tram and schools.

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2 Sunday 18 March at 1.00 Wed 1.00-1.45 Sat & Sun 12.00-12.45 Rodney Morley 0418 321 222 Susan Wolper 0418 505 518 428 Toorak Road Toorak 9826 0000 Incorporating

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59 Urquhart Street

Auction: Saturday 3rd March 2012 at 11.00 am

Potential At Its Most Impressive Behind its original 1920s façade, this substantial Californian Bungalow offers a floor-plan which will respond readily to updating, renovating and extending (STCA).

Currently comprising three ground floor bedrooms, substantial entrance hall, enormous lounge room and separate dining room, bathroom, large kitchen/meals and an additional two bedrooms on the first level. The home retains many of its period features, decorative ceilings and cornices and is situated on a corner block of 756m2 (approx) with a north-facing rear yard.

The position, one of Hawthorn’s best, offers the allure of immediate proximity to public transport, Glenferrie Road shops, some of Melbourne’s premier private schools, Swinburne University and the Yarra River. www.59urquhartstreethawthorn.com

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Syd Sherrin 0418 530 452 Tim Maher 0414 212 290 Richard Simpson 0402 223 027 30 Errol St, North Melbourne

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TOORAK 46 Canberra Road Timeless Wayne Gillsepie Luxury Nestled in a tranquil corner just metres from parkland & the Yarra, this elegant family residence delivers an abundance of space & light with utmost privacy & seclusion. The 3-storey home feat. a light-filled reception foyer, formal sitting room with FP, formal dining room, study, family room, kitchen with pantry, outdoor dining/BBQ area & pool. Also comprising 4 BRs with BIRs & balcony access (main with en suite & WIRs), skylit central bathroom, remote-controlled double garage, large store room/workshop, cellar, laundry, ducted heating, AC, intercom & security.

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Expressions of Interest. Close Fri 9th Mar 5pm View.

By Appointment Wednesday 11.30-12pm & 5-5.30pm Call.

Ross Savas 0418 322 994 Andrew Sahhar 0417 363 358 Michael Armstrong 0407 063 263 Office.

226 Toorak Road, South Yarra

Albert Park. 9252 1800 Brighton. 9592 6522 Flinders. 5989 1000 Hawthorn. 8862 8000 Portsea. 5984 4744 South Yarra. 9820 1111

TOORAK 16 Selborne Road Bespoke Contemporary Classic Situated on one of Toorak’s best streets, this 2-storey Christopher Doyle classic featuring a grand entrance foyer, formal sitting/dining rooms, casual dining & living zone, & alfresco dining precinct – all with OFPs. 2 kitchens with quality appliances & cellar, home office & library complete the ground floor. Upstairs provides a luxurious main BR with WIRs & en suite, & 3 additional BRs with robes & en suites. Also includes garaging for 3 cars & OSP, pool & spa, parquetry floors, marble benchtops, integrated sound system, intercom, security, heating & cooling.

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Expressions of Interest. Close Fri 9th Mar 4pm View.

By Appointment Wednesday 1-1.30pm & 77.30pm Call.

Ross Savas 0418 322 994 Michael Armstrong 0407 063 263 Andrew Sahhar 0417 363 358 Office.

226 Toorak Road, South Yarra

Albert Park. 9252 1800 Brighton. 9592 6522 Flinders. 5989 1000 Hawthorn. 8862 8000 Portsea. 5984 4744 South Yarra. 9820 1111 february 29, 2012 \ The weekly review 143

TOORAK 135 Canterbury Road An Exceptional Rob Mills Residence Designed to exact standards and constructed with meticulous attention to detail this outstanding modern residence is positioned only on short stroll to the Toorak Village.

Comprises: Grand entry, formal living room, large study/recreational room, exceptional European kitchen with adjoining dining area and open plan family room OFP. Upstairs: Main Bedroom inc ensuite, city skyline views, dressing room & 2 further bedrooms. Further enhanced by basement parking for 3-4 cars, limestone & marble finishes, polished timber flooring & 3.3m ceilings.

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Expressions of Interest. Close Thu 8th Mar 5pm View.

Thursday 1.30-2pm & 6-6.30pm Call.

Nicole Gleeson 0414 809 221 Matt Davis 0412 466 858 Office.

226 Toorak Road, South Yarra

Albert Park. 9252 1800 Brighton. 9592 6522 Flinders. 5989 1000 Hawthorn. 8862 8000 Portsea. 5984 4744 South Yarra. 9820 1111

RICHMOND 41 Erin Street One Of Richmond Hill’s Finest C1878 Situated in the heart of Richmond, this charming freestanding, double fronted, two story Victorian residence consists of eleven principle rooms whilst enjoying a sprawling Northern garden and two street frontages (733sqm approx.). Garaging for up to four cars is made easy via the rear entrance on Bowen Street.

Accommodation includes up to five bedrooms, three bathrooms, formal sitting room (OFP), separate dining room with bay window and bar (OFP), study, Northern kitchen and living room (OFP), gym, powder room and large laundry complete this beautifully proportioned house with irresistible interiors. Additional features include: Hydronic heating, air conditioning, outdoor decking and built in BBQ. Fantastic opportunity for future subdivision potential or possible consulting rooms and day procedure centre (STCA).

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Expressions of Interest. Close Tue 27th Mar 5pm View.

Thursday 5-5.30pm Call.

Peter Kudelka 0418 319 439 Gowan Stubbings 0412 269 999 Office.

226 Toorak Road, South Yarra Conj.

Abercromby’s Real Estate Jock Langley 0419 530 008 Tim Derham 0438 332 844

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HAWTHORN EAST 2 Buley Street Contemporary Family Oasis Spectacular streamlined spaces merge seamlessly with native-inspired garden surroundings creating an irresistible synergy to complement the brilliant functionality of this outstanding four bedroom, four bathroom architect designed residence. Anderson Park proximity just moments to Tooronga Village, leading schools & freeway. Auto DLUG, 37000l raintank, home office, lounge room, living/dining, home theatre, Ilve/Bosch kitchen, heating/cooling, Philippe Stark & Roger Sellers fittings, alfresco areas & solar/gas heated pool.

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Saturday 3rd Mar 2pm Thursday 12-12.30pm Nicole Gleeson 0414 809 221 Tim Picken 0419 305 802 553 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn

Albert Park. 9252 1800 Brighton. 9592 6522 Flinders. 5989 1000 Hawthorn. 8862 8000 Portsea. 5984 4744 South Yarra. 9820 1111

HAWTHORN 33 Kooyongkoot Road Classic Scotch Hill Home On Magnificent Land One of the most significant Scotch Hill openings seen for some time, this substantial 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom English-style residence graces an extensive 2800sqm (approx.) with 40m frontage affording a richly rewarding indoor/outdoor family lifestyle. N/S Mod-grass floodlit tennis court, tiled pool, alfresco terraces, executive study, lounge, sitting room, dining room, conservatory, family room, comprehensive Miele kitchen, studio apartment, heating/cooling, gas fireplaces, alarm, double garage tes. Near private schools, parklands, shopping, trams.

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Expressions of Interest. Close Tue 6th Mar 5pm View.

By Appointment Thursday 2 – 3pm and Saturday 3 – 4pm Call.

Tim Picken 0419 305 802 Scott Patterson 0417 581 074 Office.

553 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn

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MALVERN EAST 17 Coppin Street Magnificent Victorian In Prized Gascoigne Estate Set on a deep, north-facing landscaped allotment (830sqm approx.) within the prestigious Gascoigne Estate, this renovated Victorian residence features stunning interiors by Stuart Rattle, charming period details & lowmaintenance garden and surrounds. Comprising living & entertaining spaces (OFPs), kitchen with Gaggenau appliances & pantry, 4 BRs (main with en suite + WIR), study with OFP, central bathroom, alfresco deck & pool. This striking home also includes hydronic heating, AC, cellar, 32,000L water tank & carport for 2 cars.

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Expressions of Interest. Close Thu 15th Mar 5pm View.

Wednesday 1-1.30pm & 5-5.30pm Call.

Gowan Stubbings 0412 269 999 Michael Gibson 0418 530 392 Matt Davis 0412 466 858 Office.

226 Toorak Road, South Yarra

Albert Park. 9252 1800 Brighton. 9592 6522 Flinders. 5989 1000 Hawthorn. 8862 8000 Portsea. 5984 4744 South Yarra. 9820 1111

KEW 5 Tregarron Avenue Family Excellence In Coveted Cul-De-Sac This stately 1930s residence of 12-principal rooms blends understated elegance and contemporary sophistication for family lifestyle excellence on 1,301sqm landscaped grounds. A short walk to first-class schools, Outer Circle park, Deepdene shops and trams; beautiful presentation, peaceful ambience and views complement four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two studies, covered alfresco area and pool, premium kitchen, subfloor cellar, heating/cooling, security, Sonos audio system, 40,000l underground raintank and 4 car garaging.

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Expressions of Interest. Close Tue 20th Mar 5pm View.

By Appointment Thursday 1-1.30pm Call.

Jacqui Ralph 0418 106 068 Sam Wilkinson 0400 169 148 Office.

553 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn

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GLEN IRIS 35a Peate Avenue Peaceful Oasis Of Space And Water Ideally situated in a quiet, tightly-held location convenient to all amenities, this executive-style residence with 4 bdrms (all with ensuites), study and 3-car garage seamlessly combines indoor and outdoor living spaces to offer year-round comfort, convenience and style. From the Silver Travertine tiles around the swimming pool, to the sweeping city vistas, to the extensive use of White Carrara Marble, everything about this pristine property adds joy and grace to the art of living it inspires.

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Expressions of Interest. Close Thu 15th Mar 5pm View.

By Appointment Thursday 12-12.30pm & 66.30pm & Saturday 12-12.45pm Call.

Cher Coad 0412 252 858 Sam Wilkinson 0400 169 148 Jason Scillio 0418 554 115 Office.

226 Toorak Road, South Yarra

Albert Park. 9252 1800 Brighton. 9592 6522 Flinders. 5989 1000 Hawthorn. 8862 8000 Portsea. 5984 4744 South Yarra. 9820 1111

CANTERBURY 22 Victoria Avenue Golden Mile Family Grandeur ‘Shewalton’ (c1895) commands a grand presence amidst magnificent grounds affording a rare family lifestyle opportunity on a prestigious Golden Mile avenue. Painstakingly restored merging original grandeur with craftsmen-built additions, this majestic 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom plus powder room Victorian (approx 60sqs) exudes an air of unrivalled refinement and luxury on a 1815m2 allotment (approx.). Offers north-facing selfcleaning pool, study, library/billiard room, sumptuous dining, sitting, family room, Miele kitchen, 3500-capacity Connoisseurs thermostatically controlled subfloor Cellar, ornate marble open fireplaces, underground 60,000l raintank, attic storage in both the house and auto DLUG. Stroll to private schools.

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Expressions of Interest. Close Mon 5th Mar 5pm View.

By Appointment Thursday 1-1.30pm Call.

Scott Patterson 0417 581 074 Tim Picken 0419 305 802 Michael Armstrong 0407 063 263 Office.

553 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn

Albert Park. 9252 1800 Brighton. 9592 6522 Flinders. 5989 1000 Hawthorn. 8862 8000 Portsea. 5984 4744 South Yarra. 9820 1111 february 29, 2012 \ The weekly review 151

BALWYN 20 Grosvenor Parade Perfect Design For Family Prosperity An exceptional opening for a discerning family in the Balwyn High School zone, this incomparable five bedroom plus study, three bathroom residence is skilfully designed. Dual Marion Avenue frontage and proximity to Whitehorse Road and private schools complement separate studio, cellar, auto garage, study, living room opening to huge alfresco deck, family room, dining room with feature window, granite kitchen with Blanco appliances, laundry, heating/cooling and alarm.

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Saturday 17th Mar 11am Wednesday 12-12.30pm Tim Picken 0419 305 802 Rebecca Edwards 0423 759 481 553 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn

Albert Park. 9252 1800 Brighton. 9592 6522 Flinders. 5989 1000 Hawthorn. 8862 8000 Portsea. 5984 4744 South Yarra. 9820 1111

HAWTHORN 10A Creswick Street Melbourne’s Finest City View Set in a picturesque hilltop location above the Yarra River in Hawthorn’s most sought after location is this stunning entertainer’s home with an amazing blend of serenity & energy. It comprises a large OPL zone, outdoor area with BBQ, Miele kitchen, 4 large BRs (main with WIRs & en suite) plus study & rooftop terrace with panoramic views of Melbourne. Also incl. internal lift, laundry, powder room, storage, Bose speakers, security, ducted vacuum, heating/cooling, European oak floors, stone bench tops & other appointments.

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Tim Picken 0419 305 802 Scott Patterson 0417 581 074 Office.

553 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn Conj.

Bekdon Richards Paul Richards 0414 503 324

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ELWOOD 67 Ormond Esplanade Renovated Beach Front Residence This renovated grand 1920’s residence retaining many period features opposite Elwood Beach and only moments to Elwood Village, has been renovated with meticulous attention to detail.

Located on a magnificent block of approx 800sqm, this home offers an elegant entry hall, formal sitting room complete with OFP, casual living area flowing out to in-ground pool and established gardens. 5 BRs, main with dressing room and ens, 2 further bathrooms and powder room. Upstairs feat. a large O/P living and dining area with Bay views opening onto an entertaining terrace complete with outdoor fireplace, Gourmet kitchen with adjoining butlers pantry, additional expansive terrace also leading to Garden, fitted study and Gym. Add. features include double LUG with ample storage and adjoining cellar, as well as off street parking.

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Expressions of Interest. Close Fri 9th Mar 5pm View.

Thursday 11-11.30am Call.

Alex Schiavo 0419 239 549 Ross Savas 0418 322 994 Office.

101 Dundas Place, Albert Park

Albert Park. 9252 1800 Brighton. 9592 6522 Flinders. 5989 1000 Hawthorn. 8862 8000 Portsea. 5984 4744 South Yarra. 9820 1111

AUCTION SATURDAY

SOUTH YARRA 58 Tivoli Road Effortless Hilltop Luxury

PRAHRAN 3/42 Grandview Grove Spacious & Gracious Apartment

Set on 555sqm (approx.) atop Tivoli Hill is this single-level solid brick Victorian residence feat. bright living/dining areas, kit. with quality appl., entertaining garden, 4 BRs & modern central bathrm. Other features incl. timber floors, motorised blinds, heating & cooling, irrigation, laundry, dbl garage via ROW.

A magnificent dress circle location enhances this captivating 2 bedroom plus study ground-floor apartment with LUG in a landmark block. Peacefully positioned combining original refinement and contemporary finesse enjoying older-style proportions and modern features by Hawksburn Village, Orrong Park, trams.

Expressions of Interest Close Wednesday 7th Mar 5pm View Wednesday 12-12.30pm & 5.306pm

Auction Saturday 3rd Mar 3.30pm View Wednesday 1-1.30pm

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Nicole Gleeson 0414 809 221 Michael Gibson 0418 530 392 Matt Davis 0412 466 858 226 Toorak Road, South Yarra

Scott Patterson 0417 581 074 Chris Alcock 0407 907 748 226 Toorak Road, South Yarra

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TOORAK 24 Tashinny Road Spacious Family Home

TOORAK 33 Evans Court Designer Luxury At Its Finest

Family home on 689sqm(approx.) between Hawksburn & Toorak Village. Formal living rm with gas FP, family rm with atrium style meals off reno. kitch with Smeg & Miele appliances, entertaining garden, 4 BRs (main & 2nd BR ens & WIRs). Feats: timber flrs, heat/ cool, two large terraces, tandem garage & car port via ROW.

Featuring renovated interiors by Stuart Rattle & landscaping by Paul Bangay, this Nicholas Day classic feat. grand living & dining precincts with FP, study with FP, limestone kitchen with balcony & European appl., main BR with limestone en suite, 2 further BRs with en suites & balconies, lndry, pwdr rm, dble garage & storeroom.

Expressions of Interest Close Monday 5th Mar 5pm View Thursday 2-2.30pm & 5.30-6pm, Saturday 2-2.30pm

Auction Saturday 3rd Mar 1pm Michael Gibson 0418 530 392 View Thursday 1-1.30pm & 5-5.30pm Matt Davis 0412 466 858 226 Toorak Road, South Yarra

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Matthew Wassylko 0412 793 544 Gowan Stubbings 0412 269 999 Matt Davis 0412 466 858 226 Toorak Road, South Yarra

Albert Park. 9252 1800 Brighton. 9592 6522 Flinders. 5989 1000 Hawthorn. 8862 8000 Portsea. 5984 4744 South Yarra. 9820 1111

AUCTION SATURDAY

MELBOURNE 7e/481 St Kilda Road Simply Stunning Fawkner Park Views

CAMBERWELL 11 Wiringa Avenue Contemporary Single Level In Cul-De-Sac

Superbly positioned on the whole 7th flr of the East Tower with Fawkner Park frontage is this spac apart in a tightly held boutique block. Sec entry & 24 hr Concierge, huge o/p living/dining, 2 BR’s both ens, terrace, kitch/meals, study, private lift, storeroom & 2 OSP’s. Feat: pool, Tennis Crt, lounge & visitor parks.

Family fundamentals are addressed with a consummate commitment to contemporary style, quality and the environment in this stunning as-new four bedroom plus study residence in a cul-de-sac. Stroll to local schools, park, shops and trams. Beautiful child-friendly northerly rear garden.

Expressions of Interest Close Tuesday 20th Mar 5pm View Wednesday 12-12.30pm

Auction Saturday 3rd Mar 10am View Thursday 11.45-12.15pm

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Gary Ormrod 0419 588 331 Darren Lewenberg 0412 555 556 Peter Kudelka 0418 319 439 226 Toorak Road, South Yarra

Scott Patterson 0417 581 074 Sam Wilkinson 0400 169 148 553 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn

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GLEN IRIS 39 Denman Avenue A Northern Entertainer, Family Style

KEW 5 New Street Signature Style, Convenient Cul-De-Sac

This stylish single-level 4-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom plus a study residence with a heated pool, provides a sophisticated indoor-outdoor lifestyle in this prized parkland precinct. North-facing living/dining opening to deck, entertainer’s kitchen, rumpus room, double garage.

As good as new just got better with this stunning three bedroom, two bathroom home merging masterful design, superior quality and desirable style in a quiet culde-sac near High Street. Rear OSP (2) and north-facing garden complement this brilliant low-maintenance residence near park, trams, shops and school..

Auction Saturday 3rd Mar 11am Gowan Stubbings 0412 269 999 View Thursday 2-2.30pm & 6-6.30pm Jay Giblett 0417 681 312 226 Toorak Road, South Yarra

Auction Saturday 3rd Mar 3pm View Wednesday 1-1.30pm

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Judy Balloch 0408 753 877 Scott Patterson 0417 581 074 553 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn

Albert Park. 9252 1800 Brighton. 9592 6522 Flinders. 5989 1000 Hawthorn. 8862 8000 Portsea. 5984 4744 South Yarra. 9820 1111

AUCTION SATURDAY

MALVERN 18 & 20 Cummins Grove Huge Potential In Sought After Location

MONT ALBERT 8 Trafalgar Street Enviable Address For Family Success

An outstanding opportunity exists to acquire these 2 semi detached residences, set on 2 sep titles (Approx. 337sqm each – 676sqm in total) in this quiet cul-desac moments walk to Milton Gray, Reserve & Glenferrie Rd shops. Offering huge potential to restore and renovate the existing homes or redevelop (STCA).

‘Clovelly’ is a superb 4BR & study English-style residence in one of Mont Albert’s best tree lined St’s possessing excellent proportions & character just moments to Mont Albert Village. A one family owned home that has tastefully evolved; further potential to improve/create your own stunning lifestyle on 800sqm aprx allotment.

Expressions of Interest Close Monday 19th Mar 5pm View Thursday 4-4.30pm

Auction Saturday 3rd Mar 1pm View Thursday 1.45-2.15pm

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Matt Davis 0412 466 858 Andrew Sahhar 0417 363 358 Ross Savas 0418 322 994 226 Toorak Road, South Yarra

Scott Patterson 0417 581 074 Sam Wilkinson 0400 169 148 553 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn

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SURREY HILLS 32 Kingston Road Spectacular Size In Family Locale

Brighton 2a Marion Street A Family Entertainer

Enjoying a family-focused location; space is in abundance for relaxed living with this inviting four bedroom, two bathroom home on a huge allotment. Tastefully improved with a flexible floorplan, plentiful parking and massive shed while superbly situated near Maling Rd, park, Chatham Primary and trains.

Near Bay/Church St shops, schools & transport, this new north-facing 3/4-BR, 3.5 bathroom residence is impressive. Northern living/dining, stone & Miele kitchen, media room, rumpus room, office/4th BR & double garage.

Auction Saturday 3rd Mar 11am View Thursday 12-12.30pm

Expressions of Interest Close Tuesday 6th Mar 5pm View Wednesday & Saturday 11-11.30am

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Scott Patterson 0417 581 074 Chris Alcock 0407 907 748 553 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn

Justin Follett 0405 996 822 Mark Bury 0450 096 137 36 Carpenter (Cnr Church) Street, Brighton

Albert Park. 9252 1800 Brighton. 9592 6522 Flinders. 5989 1000 Hawthorn. 8862 8000 Portsea. 5984 4744 South Yarra. 9820 1111

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Black rock 11 First Street Substance And Stature

RED HILL SOUTH 52 Paringa Road “Sea Vista Estate�

Quality Jon Friedrich design, luxurious finishes & abundant natural light present significant drawcards to this 2-storey, 4-bedroom plus a study family home with a solar-heated pool in this coveted address close to the beach.

Tuscan inspired home on 9 acres with 7 acre (approx) leased vineyard.

Spectacular coastal/rural views to Western Port. Main living with vaulted ceilings adj. superb granite topped kitchen. 4 bdrms with ensuites & views. Alfresco dining leads to the infinity edge s/pool. Separate 1 bdrm SC unit, 2 dbl garages & cellar.

Expressions of Interest Close Tuesday 6th Mar 5pm View By Appointment Wednesday & Saturday 3-3.30pm

Private Sale View By Appointment

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Justin Follett 0405 996 822 Miranda Leeden 0499 475 616 36 Carpenter (Cnr Church) Street, Brighton

Tom Barr Smith 0438 368 020 Prue McLaughlin 0417 389 006 47A Cook Street, Flinders

Albert Park. 9252 1800 Brighton. 9592 6522 Flinders. 5989 1000 Hawthorn. 8862 8000 Portsea. 5984 4744 South Yarra. 9820 1111 february 29, 2012 \ The weekly review 161

Prahran 11 Spring Street Hawksburn Village Locale

Toorak 23 May Road An Amazing Transformation Superbly positioned to Hawksburn Village is this immaculately renovated period home. Boasting a flawless interior and quality appointments throughout this exceptional 3bedroom, 2 bathroom residence offers the perfect blend of low maintenance lifestyle, comfort and luxury.

Auction Saturday 17th Mar 1pm View Wednesday 6-6.30pm

Jay Giblett 0417 681 312 Peter Kudelka 0418 319 439 226 Toorak Road, South Yarra

This recently modernised solid brick, freestanding Victorian home, walking distance to Hawksburn Village and having the added bonus of a north facing rear garden with dble car port from ROW. Comp; Alarm sys, 2BRs, renovated bathroom, open plan living, and dining with new kitchen opening to sunny northern rear garden.

Auction Saturday 10th Mar 11am View Wednesday 5-5.30pm

Peter Kudelka 0418 319 439 Jacqui Ralph 0418 106 068 226 Toorak Road, South Yarra

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South Yarra. 9820 1111

auction sunday

Toorak 2/744 Orrong Road “Monticello�- The Consumate Apartment Only mins to Toorak Village is this 20sq/185 sqm of internal living apart featuring 2BRs, with study/library, formal living/dining & kitchen with casual meal/living area is finished to the highest possible standard. Featuring extensive wrap around terrace with North aspect, beautiful garden & basement garaging for 2 cars.

Auction Sunday 4th Mar 12noon View Wednesday 12-12.30pm & 6-6.30pm

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Michael Armstrong 0407 063 263 Ross Savas 0418 322 994 226 Toorak Road, South Yarra

South Yarra. 9820 1111

HAWTHORN 35A ELPHIN GROVE AN AFFORDABLE DREAM This property represents a truly rare opport to acquire vacant land with approved permit to build in verdant Hawthorn. Superb site (176m2), situated at the end of blue-stoned Elphin Lane, nestled in a quiet & charming pocket of this highly sought after suburb. A short walk from fashionable Glenferrie Road shopping & dining precinct, as well as many outstanding educational institutions in & adjacent to the suburb. All modes of public transport are easily accessible. Building plans & permits approved & included.An exceptional opportunity.

caine.com.au

AUCTION

Sat 17th March at 2.00pm

CONTACT Jacob Caine 0407 393 599 Paul Caine 0407 393 900 VIEW

By appointment

OFFICE

370 Albert St East Melbourne

(03) 8413 8000

Balwyn 15 Vauxhall Road

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Lush plane trees parkland set a tranquil mood for this rare single level modern home situated near Maling Road and Balwyn shops, prestigious private schools and transport. Master bedroom with walk-in robe and spa ensuite delights with windows capturing the leafy garden aspect whilst also providing study and 2 bedrooms with family bathroom. The expansive formal lounge with OFP and dining are complemented by a well-appointed kitchen, sunfilled informal living/meals, extending to a paved, landscaped northerly garden. Ideal for downsizers and young families, this home also comprises powder room, ducted heating and cooling and remote double garage.

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Thurs 12.00 - 12.30pm & 6.00 - 6.30pm Sat from 12.00pm Sat 3rd March - 12.30pm 46 / E9 $1,200,000 - $1,300,000 Balwyn 279 Whitehorse Road 3103 9830 7000 Anne Mackie 0417 034 212 Glen Coutinho 0409 779 399

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Deepdene 25 Campbell Road Outstanding dimensions in an exclusive pocket.

In a coveted tree-lined street off the Golden Mile, this stately 1920s brick residence boasts intricate ceilings & original fire places. Multiple formal & informal rooms provide a variety of entertainment options. Featuring butler’s pantry, the kitchen & meals sweep out to a covered alfresco & lush garden. 5 fitted bedrooms (master - luxe ensuite) are serviced by 2 superb bathrooms, laundry & utility room. Appointed with ducted heating, air-conditioning, water tanks, irrigation, double remote garage & carport. Perfectly placed near prestigious schools, trams, cafes & parks, the substantial 1,096sqm approx block offers potential to renovate, extend or build a stunning new home (subject to council approval).

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Thurs 5.30 - 6.15pm & Sat 1.00 - 1.45pm Sat 10th March - 1.00pm 45 / K8 POA Balwyn 279 Whitehorse Road 3103 9830 7000 Helen Yan 0404 078 588 Toby Parker 0413 581 104

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Balwyn 14a Burroughs Road Stylish luxury and lifestyle. Impressive blend of contemporary elegance and luxury features, combine to create a magnificent home in premium location (Balwyn High School zone).

Sublime throughout, this superb property offers a fabulous lifestyle.

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Thurs 2.00 - 2.30pm & Sat 4.00 - 4.30pm > AUCTION Sat 17th March - 12.00pm > MEL REF 46 / G6 > EPR POA > OFFICE Balwyn 279 Whitehorse Road 3103 > TEL 9830 7000 > CONTACT Troy Rendle 0438 305 520 Tania Rendle 0408 305 520 > VIEW

Hawthorn 20 Bell Street Charming cottage in a superb locale. This quaint single fronted Victorian cottage offers a lovely park aspect and option to renovate and/or extend (subject to council approval). Offers 4 principle rooms, bathroom/laundry, living/dining and refurbished kitchen.

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Thurs & Sat 11.00 - 11.30am Sat 17th March - 12.00pm 45 / E9 $780,000 - $850,000 > OFFICE Hawthorn/Camberwell 1153-1557 Burke Road, Kew 3101 > TEL 9944 3888 > CONTACT Laurence Murphy 0421 829 028 Maurice Di Marzio 0419 182 276 > VIEW > AUCTION > MEL REF > EPR

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Prahran/Windsor 39 Earl Street Prime Prahran Appeal. This vibrant 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom period residence’s contemporary spaces conclude with a sundrenched northern courtyard just a whistle away from Chapel St. Open-plan living, stylish kitchen, heating, alarm & more.

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Wed 1.30 - 2.00pm & Sat as advertised > AUCTION Sat 17th March - 11.30am > MEL REF 58 / E7 > EPR $750,000 - $820,000 > OFFICE Armadale 835 High Street 3143 > TEL 9509 0411 > CONTACT Lauchlan Waterfield 0422 290 489 Andrew Summons 0418 321 604 > VIEW

Surrey Hills 15 Anderson Street

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Thurs 3.00 - 3.30pm & Sat 12.30 - 1.00pm > AUCTION Sat 17th March - 1.00pm > MEL REF 46 / G12 > EPR POA > OFFICE Hawthorn/Camberwell 1153-1557 Burke Rd, Kew 3101 > TEL 9944 3888 > CONTACT Laurence Murphy 0421 829 028 Maurice Di Marzio 0419 182 276 > VIEW

Dare to dream, create an exciting future.

Bordering the English Counties estate, be captivated by this leafy period home near parks, cafes, transport and schools. Features 3 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, meals, living, heating, cooling, private garden and carport.

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Malvern East 26a Repton Road Great Comes In Three´s!

Three distinctive living zones, three instantly appealing outdoor domains, three large bedrooms, three sky-lit bathrooms...all the spaces of this beautifully bright single level home offer brilliant surprises of size and style. Larger than anticipated, served by a smeg equipped granite kitchen, inviting living and dining areas open to a sunny courtyard retreat while to the rear the versatile third space leads to outdoor entertaining. Ducted heating, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum and carport complement ideal dimensions adjacent to Ardrie Park.

Abercromby’s 1075 High Street Armadale Telephone 9864 5300 Email sales@abercrombys.com.au 166 The weekly review \ february 29, 2012

Auction: Saturday 17th March at 10.30am View: Thursday & Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Jeff Gole 0419 401 677 Andrew Harlock 0419 379 992

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Malvern 1 Glenview Avenue Meeting Family Needs The Modern Way Designed so that northern light washes over inviting spaces close to Malvern Central School, great cafes and Glenferrie Road, this substantial modern residence is a highly desirable family domain. Brightness and beauty define a formal entertaining area complemented by sun drenched central dining and attractive everyday dimensions accompanied by a family focussed kitchen. Separate lounge offering home cinema options completes exceptional spaces, all enhanced by elegantly landscaped outdoor surroundings. Downstairs bedroom and bathroom adds ideal flexibility to upstairs main bedroom with ensuite, adaptable retreat/fifth bedroom, three further bedrooms and two additional bathrooms. Double garage. Total comfort. All today’s answers...

Auction: Saturday 17th March at 11.30am View: Thursday 6.00-6.30pm & Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Tim Derham 0438 332 844 Kate Cusack 0438 334 374

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Malvern East 11 Bates Street ´EAST VIEW´ - Perfection Proved Possible

www.11batesstreet.com

A meticulously renovated five bedroom, four bathroom Victorian mansion, EAST VIEW balances period grandeur with an emphasis on contemporary quality in the Gascoigne Estate´s most prestigious pocket. The romance of the era defines a refined sitting room, intimate formal dining room and a charming music room. Fabulous family dimensions overlooking expansive terrace entertaining and a solar heated swimming pool are served by an open-plan kitchen in which Calacutta island bench, AGA stove and generous scullery blend form and function brilliantly. Every imaginable luxury, including huge study, separate children´s study/surround sound cinema, loft/lounge/fifth bedroom, humidity/temperature controlled 120 dozen capacity cellar, hydronic heating, air-conditioning, abundant storage and double garage Private Auction: Thursday 22nd March View: By appointment Jeff Gole 0419 401 677 Tim Derham 0438 332 844

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Camberwell 19 Waterloo Street ’Hillston’ c1890 A magnificent heritage façade elevated behind a formal garden on the high side of a beautiful plane tree avenue is the perfect introduction to ´Hillston´, an architect-designed late-Victorian residence in the coveted Prospect Hill Precinct that boasts stunning contemporary extension and self-cleaning pool. Comprises grand hallway, classical 4m ceilings, 5 Bedrooms (downstairs main with double-shower ensuite, upstairs children´s wing with Lounge and bathroom), executive Study, Study area, elegant Sitting and Dining, marble OFPs, Familyroom, alfresco terrace, granite gourmet Kitchen, family bathroom and auto DLUG. Close to schools & parklands.

Toorak 101 Canterbury Road ´CANTERBURY´ - On The Verge Of Toorak Village Proof that modern, low-maintenance ease and ´lock up and leave´ convenience can be accompanied by classical appeal, this updated three bedroom, two bathroom Victorian offers a charismatic answer to the downsizing conundrum. Generous living, large study and private courtyard of attractive proportions are complemented by the separate kitchen/dining area´s great size, granite surfaces and polished floorboards. Ducted heating, split air conditioning units, intercom and carport. Set on a corner position featuring second frontage to Ross Street and only minutes from Toorak Primary School and Toorak Village combine to make this property an exciting opportunity.

Auction: Thursday 8th March at 6.00pm View: Thursday 5.30-6.00pm & Saturday 3.00-3.30pm Rob Vickers-Willis 0412 210 066 Andrew Harlock 0419 379 992 Agent in Conj: Greg Toogood 0418 385 440

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Auction Saturday 24th March from 11:00am

NORTH MELBOURNE 1, 2 & 3/86 Macaulay Road Put your stamp on history

3 refurbished heritage buildings to be sold individually or as one awaiting your imagination to create something special Suit full refurbishment or redevelopment STCA Zoned Mixed use Building 1; Ground level and basement over 265m2, private open space 54m2 Building 2; Total floor area over 114 m2 and private open space 156 m2 Building 3; Ground level and basement over 265 m2, private open space 68 m2 Each building has individual characteristics rarely seen with soaring 4 metre ceilings, ample natural light, ornate rosettes & cornices, exposed timber beams and gothic style windows.

Within University High Zone, minutes walk from Errol Street shopping village, city transport, Arden Street oval and recreational facilities only minutes from the CBD. First time offered for public acquisition Highly recommended

Flemington

Moonee Ponds

274-276 Racecourse Rd

2 Holmes Rd

9376 2211

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main ridge

Price: $1 million – $1.1 million

This enchanting four-bedroom Storybook Cottages country house is set on 0.4 of a hectare in the heart of Main Ridge. The multilevel design – with soaring, high-pitched ceilings – delivers a dream hideaway or permanent home. Set in established gardens, the undulating landscape keeps maintenance low. With spotted-gum floors, three living zones include a private parents’ lounge and a loft-style rumpus room or home office. In the kitchen, quality stainless steel appliances and antique-finished cabinetry should impress. The light-drenched open-plan living and dining area opens to a sunny deck, while a wood heater keeps everything toasty in winter. The elevated master bedroom, with its walk-in wardrobe and en suite, has views over the garden. Three more bedrooms share a bathroom and guests’ powder room. A two-storey artist’s studio in the same design is a bonus. Reverse-cycle air-conditioning, a storeroom plus secure under-house storage, vegetable garden, rainwater storage and a chicken coop are more features. \

Auction: March 4 at 2 pm

THE INFORMATION ABOVE WAS SUPPLIED BY RT EDGAR

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“Hyfrydle” Edwardian Excellence on 6 Acres

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Excellent 4 bedroom home within a botanical garden setting includes a 2 storey barn, separate garage/workshop/storage shed, bore, solar power and horse paddock.

3928

Woodend 4 Samuel Court

$885,000 This Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment Contact Sandi Mueller 0408 392 347

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$667,500 This Sat 1.30-2pm Sensational Mountain Views from an Exclusive Address on 2000m or by appointment A spacious, well-appointed, 2 storey, 4 bedroom family home set in an attractive landscaped Contact Julian Davies 0407 670 234 garden enjoying excellent views to Mt Macedon. Only minutes from central Woodend. keatings.com.au

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83 High Street, Woodend

(03) 5427 2999

Abercrombie Barwon River Frontage

140Ac/ 56.7ha

Birregurra/Surfcoast District.

Abercrombie - exceptional opportunity to secure Barwon River frontage and residence. 80min Melb CBD, 20min Geelong, 30min Lorne. All new fencing with mature trees provide outstanding protection for livestock in addition to mature Red Gums, outstanding water supply.

Call for a brochure - Bruce Falk 0400 939 081

• More information www.bfp.net.au

RRA/BFP11762

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Kyneton 167 Lauriston Reservoir Road

409 St Kilda Road MELBOURNE (03) 9866 1414 bfp.net.au BRUCE FALK PROPERTY bfp.net.au BRUCE FALK PROPERTY bfp.net.au

EXCLUSIVE JAGUAR OFFER • Free On Roads * • 5 Year Warranty • 3 Years Free Servicing • Complimentary Stamp Duty, Registration and Dealer Delivery Exceptional opportunities across all new and demo Jaguar models.

Subject to availability. Offer ends 31 March 2012. Hurry - Limited Stock. u l r j ag ua r.co m.a u | 9 8 6 4 3 5 5 5 m c j a g u a r. c o m . a u | 9 6 8 4 1 0 5 0

ULR JAGUAR

MELBOURNE CITY JAGUAR

1303 Malvern Road, Malvern Phone: 9864 3555 ulrjaguar.com.au Reuben Cresswell 0447 933 366

351 Ingles Street, Port Melbourne Phone: 9684 1050 mcjaguar.com.au Chris Gamble 0400 594 700

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LMCT1886

Free on roads* Free on roads covers stamp duty, registration and CTP. Excludes luxury car tax. 5 Years Extended Warranty is additional 24 months or up to 200,000 KMS, on top of standard Jaguar warranty. 5 years start from the sale of the first registration 3 years scheduled servicing or 50,000 km (whichever comes first). Offer applies to new vehicles purchased and delivered by 31/3/12 or while stocks last (whichever comes first). Offer excludes pre-owned vehicles. Offer is not transferable. No other offers apply.